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Nicklas Backstrom powers Dynamo victory
Nicklas Backstrom - C - Washington Capitals
Nov. 18, 2012 - 1:40 PM ET

Nicklas Backstrom put two assists on the board to help Dynamo Moscow beat Dinamo Minsk 3-2 on Sunday.

Backstrom's two assists came in the second period, while Alex Ovechkin netted the game-winner. So far, Backstrom has four goals and nine points in eight games. He's also been impressive in the faceoff circle, winning 57.8 percent of his draws.

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