Nicklas Backstrom is officially listed as a game-time decision in advance of Monday's potential series decider in Pittsburgh, head coach Barry Trotz announced.

The Washington Capitals center suffered an upper-body injury in Game 5 but was expected to be ready for Game 6, pending further evaluation and medical clearance.

Backstrom was not present at the morning skate. These were the line combinations rolled out in his absence:

Backstrom has recorded three goals and 10 assists in 11 playoff games.

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