Nicklas Backstrom isn't in a giving mood, and the Washington Capitals couldn't be more delighted with their first-line center's newfound stinginess.
Backstrom had two goals as the Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 5-2 on Wednesday in a battle of NHL division leaders.
Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau has been imploring Backstrom to focus more on shooting more than distributing pretty passes, a message that's clearly been received. Backstrom has 10 goals in his last 11 games after scoring four in his first 26.
"He's got a good shot _ it's sneaky quick," Boudreau said. "We've been asking him for a long time now to not be so generous, be a …
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