Nicklas Backstrom demonstrated once again Saturday night that he's still one of the NHL's best playmakers.
The Washington Capitals center led all skaters with four points in a 6-4 victory over the Montreal Canadiens, and in doing so, joined some elite company.
All four of Backstrom's points were helpers, tying Wayne Gretzky for the second-most four-assist performances in the last 25 NHL seasons, according to TSN.
The 30-year-old chipped in four helpers for the 11th time in his career, which is the most among active players.
He also tied Mike Gartner for third on the Capitals' all-time points list with 789 while padding his lead atop the franchise assist list with 582 after Saturday's contest.
It was the 20th career four-point game for Backstrom, and his second of the season.
