Nicklas Backstrom was unable to play in Game Four due to injury. But that’s okay, he still made an impact by being an active participant sitting in the stands of Scotiabank Arena, living and dying with every play.
You guys, Nicklas Backstrom was feeling the same feels we were feeling at home.
Me watching Game Four like pic.twitter.com/mAuuf2U6in
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) August 19, 2020
With the Capitals down 2-0 in the first period, Backstrom nervously fiddled with his hat after Semyon Varlamov stopped Lars Eller late in the period from point-blank range.
Nicklas Backstrom is all of us pic.twitter.com/3OdalnQcOB
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) August 19, 2020
In the second period, Backstrom clapped and shook his fist in happiness as Evgeny Kuznetsov finally got the Capitals on the board.
Nicklas Backstrom was very excited about Kuzy's goal pic.twitter.com/83sCa98rhG
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) August 19, 2020
Backstrom is all in emotionally. Are you?
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