Capitals place Nicklas Backstrom (hip) on long-term IR

The Washington Capitals placed forward Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.

The move means Backstrom will be required to miss at least 10 games.

Backstrom, 33, has not participated in training camp while continuing to rehabilitate his left hip. He had arthroscopic surgery on it back in 2015 and previously said his current situation is due to wear and tear.

"There's a process that you go through," Cap