Backstrom listed as game-time decision for possible series clincher
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Nicklas Backstrom is officially listed as a game-time decision in advance of Monday's potential series decider in Pittsburgh, head coach Barry Trotz announced.
The Washington Capitals center suffered an upper-body injury in Game 5 but was expected to be ready for Game 6, pending medical clearance.
Backstrom was not present at the morning skate. These were the line combinations rolled out in his absence:
Backstrom has recorded three goals and 10 assists in 11 playoff games.
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