It was only a matter of time for Nicklas Backstrom.

The Washington Capitals center scored his first goal of the season in style Thursday night, pouncing on a rebound and flicking a backhand shot past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Michael Hutchinson while facing the other direction.

Backstrom was held without a goal in the first nine games of the season, but he entered Thursday's contest with five assists - three of which coming on the power play.

(Video courtesy: NHL.com)

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