Backstrom had two goals, Alex Ovechkin added a goal and two assists and the Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 last night in a battle of division leaders.
Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau has been imploring Backstrom to focus more on shooting more than distributing pretty passes, a message that's clearly been received. Backstrom has 10 goals in his last 11 games after scoring four in his first 26.
"He's got a good shot -...
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