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Nicklas Backstrom Surprised About ASG Nomination: ‘I Haven’t Been to an All-Star Game Before’

By Rachel Cohen

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January 6, 2016 4:20 pm

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Photo: Washington Capitals

Earlier today, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby were named to the 2016 All-Star Game roster, joining Alex Ovechkin, who was named Metropolitan Division Captain last weekend. This marks the first time since 1985 that the Capitals have had 3 players appointed to the All-Star Game at once.

The team was quick to react to the NHL’s choices. Nicklas has long been considered by Caps fans as All-Star material, but this will be his first time attending the All-Star game. His reaction was priceless.

All-Star Captain Alex Ovechkin seemed pretty excited about his partner-in-crime joining him in Nashville.

While Caps fans have been petitioning for Backstrom for many years, this was Holtby’s first big chance at the All-Star game. He was asked about his opinions on being selected, and on the new 3-on-3 tournament format:

The Caps media was quick to praise the decision by the NHL:

Even the always-adorable Grandma Locker threw in her 2 cents.

Congrats to all the Capitals All-Stars. Their appointment to the ASG is definitely well-deserved, and we hope that they have fun in Nashville. Not too much fun. They must come back to DC not too tired and not injured.

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