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Washington Capitals Stars Of The Week: 1/5 – 1/12

By CJ Witt

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) is congratulated by right wing T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the San Jose Sharks on January 5, 2020 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 05: Washington Capitals center Lars Eller (20) is congratulated by right wing T.J. Oshie (77) after scoring the game winning goal in overtime against the San Jose Sharks on January 5, 2020 at the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Mark Goldman/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /
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WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 07: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Capital One Arena on January 07, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – JANUARY 07: Nicklas Backstrom #19 of the Washington Capitals skates with the puck against the Ottawa Senators during the first period at Capital One Arena on January 07, 2020 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Nicklas Backstrom

Now for the first of two men that Lars Eller was fighting for “top spot” on stars of the week, if there is such a thing. Backstrom was one of four players who tied for the team lead in points this week with three. The other three being Tom Wilson, Jakub Vrana and John Carlson.

The reason I took Backstrom over a couple of other guys was because his advanced stats were better. In one case they were much better which is why Backstrom will make this list and why the other guy will not.

Backstrom this week was fourth on the team in Corsi% at 56.04%, he was behind only Dowd, Hathaway and Kempny. He was alone in first in scoring chance% this week at 59.19%, Eller was second as we mentioned before. With Backstrom on the ice the Capitals had 29 chances for and 20 against. The Caps had seven high danger chances for and seven against with number 19 on the ice.

Backstrom was among the team leaders in individual scoring chances as well having 10 of those, tied for second, behind Eller. He also had two high danger attempts.

It wasn’t the flashiest week but he put up points and his stats were very good as well. In down week in terms of results for the team, I think Backstrom is a solid choice for our stars of the week.

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