Nicklas Backstrom Transactions

Backstrom (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.

Backstrom, who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Backstrom (hip) will make his season debut against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday.

Backstrom (hip) entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocols Wednesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Backstrom (hip) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Backstrom (illness) has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL media site, ahead of Monday's matchup with Boston.

Backstrom (COVID-19 protocols) took part in Monday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Backstrom won't play Friday in Winnipeg due to the league's COVID-19 protocols.

Backstrom (hip) has been activated off the injured non-roster list ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chicago.