Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will try to erase the memory of another disappointing second-round playoff exit by joining Sweden at the World Championship, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.

Backstrom becomes Sweden's second massive addition in as many days, as the club added goaltender Henrik Lundqvist yesterday.

Backstrom will allow Carolina's Victor Rask to slide down into a much more suitable second-line center role. It's unclear who will line up on Backstrom's wings, but the option of putting him between Gabriel Landeskog and William Nylander is extremely enticing.

The additions of a No. 1 goalie and a No. 1 center make Sweden a legitimate gold medal favorite, if they weren't already. They stand at 3-0-1-1, good for second place in Group A.

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