Centering Sweden’s first line, Nicklas Backstrom has been fantastic in the World Cup of Hockey. Backstrom leads Sweden in points and on Sunday against Team Europe, Backstrom scored again.
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Faceoff Win ✓
🚨 ✓@backstrom19 #CapsWCH #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/nZWRysJq0Y— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) September 25, 2016
After winning a face-off, Backstrom crashed the net (where good things happen) and knocked a rebound home past Jaroslav Halak. It’s Backstrom’s second goal of the tournament.
Everyone in. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/E4BSfqw8g6
— NHL (@NHL) September 25, 2016
This weird Swedish dude was also very happy.
Sweden's on the board! Backstrom cleans up to make it 1-0 @Trekronorse. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/2KrcaaYCB5
— NHL (@NHL) September 25, 2016
Team Europe won in overtime 3-2 and will face Canada in the World Cup of Hockey finals.
One for 🇸🇪. #WCH2016 pic.twitter.com/kHcsXoAKwp
— NHL (@NHL) September 25, 2016