Nicklas Backstrom says returning to Capitals and playing in an NHL game again ‘meant the world’ to him
Nicklas Backstrom underwent a grueling offseason procedure on his hip that for him was a last resort. Nearly a decade earlier, Backstrom…
Alex Ovechkin says reaching the 600-goal milestone will be difficult. Nicklas Backstrom thinks he’ll do it tonight.
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is nearing his 600th career goal, a milestone only 19 other NHL players have ever reached. Sitting…
Alex Ovechkin Cure your playoff anxiety with photos from Tuesday’s practice
The Washington Capitals held their first playoff practice on Tuesday morning at Kettler. It was John Carlson's first practice back with the…
It doesn’t matter who Alex Ovechkin’s center is
Alex Ovechkin is the league's most prolific scorer, but he did a lot less of it in 2016-17. Ovechkin shed 15 percent…
The many personalities and faces of the Caps’ Team Photo Day
On Monday, the Capitals took to the ice at Kettler for their annual team photo. Everyone came out fresh, cleaned, and groomed…
Player Gift Baskets: Russian vodka signed by Ovechkin, Kuznetsov, and Orlov highlights Caps’ Better Halves auction
The Capitals Better Halves are auctioning off their annual gift baskets. The themed baskets include autographed items and jerseys from all your…
Capitals hang out with fans at Topgolf for charity event ‘Wish Upon A Par’ (Photos)
On Monday, the Capitals spent their day at Topgolf for Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic's Wish Upon A Par. The event gave Caps fans a…
Nick Backstorms Storms Out of World Cup of Hockey Commercial
The World Cup of Hockey is rolling out its marketing plan and it features Nick Backstrom. (Squee!) Wearing his beautiful tre kronor…
Nick Backstrom Making His Best Case Yet for Selke
Photo: Amanda Bowen Barry Trotz has been singing Nick Backstrom's praises since he took over as coach of the Caps. He's basically…
Why the Caps Will Win the Stanley Cup; Why the Caps Will Not Win The Stanley Cup
In this week's snapshot, Peter offered his assessment of the Caps' chances this Spring in the playoffs: However they looked in October and…
Shot Generation Is a Problem for Caps Forwards
Photo: Alex Brandon The Washington Capitals have one of the most prolific goal scorers in NHL history in Alex Ovechkin. One of the…
Nick Backstrom: 2013-14 Season Review
The motion picture you are about to witness may startle you. It would not have been possible, otherwise, to sufficiently emphasize the…
Nick Backstrom is Gonna Get That Silver Medal After All
The scourge of performance-enhancing allergy medicine be darned, the International Olympic Committee Disciplinary Commission has decided to award Nick Backstrom his silver…
Everything We Know About Nick Backstrom, Banned Substances, and the Sochi Olympics
Photo: David J. Phillip Nicklas Backstrom did not participate in Sunday's gold medal game against Canada. Originally reported as suffering from a migraine,…
Nick Backstrom Named to Swedish Olympic Team
Photo: Bruce Bennett Sweden has released its roster for the 2014 Sochi Olympics, and a familiar face is right in the middle. Caps…
Stars beat Caps 2-1: Ovi Still Buzzing, But Even Strength Enervated
Photo: Tony Gutierrez The Washington Capitals wrapped up the first week of the new season with a Saturday night date with the…
30 Days Out: Healthy Mike, Healthy Brooks, Healthy Nicky
The first puck of the 2013-14 season will drop in exactly 30 days, so we're going to spend the whole month reminding…
Stories from a Losing Locker Room: Alex Ovechkin Blames Refs, Nick Backstrom Has “Deja Vu”
Yet again. (Photo credit: USA Today) Alex Ovechkin sat on the bench, glaring down at the ice with his head between his…
Bad Ice and Bad News: Rangers beat Caps 4-3
Photo credit: Bruce Bennett Game three of the quarterfinal series between the Washington Capitals and New York Rangers was an opportunity for…
Carolina Hurricanes Pregame 3: The Million Consequent Nows (PuckBuddys Preview)
[Ed. note: Jason Rogers, Sperm Whale captain and hockey Hemingway, is back for your amuse bouche. But be warned: do not take…
