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Nicklas Backstrom will not play in Game 2

by Rose Ingberman | Capitals Correspondent | Thu, Aug 13th 2:10pm EDT

Per Coach Reirdon, Backstrom is in protocol and will not be available for Game 2 versus the Islanders. (Samantha Bell of The Washington Post)

Fantasy Impact:

Backstrom, who took a hard hit and exited early from Game 1, is a key player for the Caps.

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