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Backstrom threads puck through Gudas' legs to go top shelf

NHL.com

Now that's precision.

Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom showed off his incredible accuracy on Wednesday night, firing a shot through the narrowest hole between Radko Gudas' legs and over the catching glove of Michal Neuvirth.

The goal was Backstrom's 18th of the season and puts him in a tie with Mark Scheifele for fourth in league scoring with 62 points.

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