Nicklas Backstrom is recovering from off-season hip surgery and isn't sure if he'll be ready to play for the Capitals in their season opener October 10 against the Devils.

Backstrom skated with several teammates during non-contact drills Thursday. He began skating last month and rehabbing while home in Sweden.

"It's obviously not fun to not know, but on the other hand, I'm not in a rush," Backstrom told the Washington Post.