Nicklas Backstrom was saluted by Washington Nationals fans at Nats Park Friday night.
While attending the Nationals-Mets game with his family, the Capitals’ legendary center was introduced to the crowd by PA announcer Jerome Hruska.
Backstrom received a loud applause as his children, Vince and Haley, waved with him on the jumbotron.
Backstrom also got to go on the field pregame where he took a picture with Washington Commanders’ wide receiver Jahan Dotson.
THE MOST CAPITALs CROSSOVER OF ALL TIME pic.twitter.com/Bs53QxtJ9m
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 9, 2023
According to reader Charlie McManus, Backstrom stuck around at the game until 9 pm before departing.
Backstrom’s decision to leave early turned out to be a good one as a line of thunderstorms and showers rolled through DC, delaying the game an hour and 34 minutes.
— Charlie McManus (@CharlieMcManus9) September 9, 2023
The Nationals would finish its game shortly before midnight and lose 8-5, falling to 63-78 — dead last in the NL East.
FINAL // Dodgers 8, Nats 5
— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 9, 2023
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