Nicklas Backstrom officially activated from injured non-roster list, Anthony Mantha placed on LTIR
Washington Capitals legend and star center Nicklas Backstrom is finally off the shelf. The team announced Wednesday afternoon that Backstrom has been…
Peter Laviolette on Nicklas Backstrom’s status tonight vs Chicago: ‘Everything looks good for Nick’
The Washington Capitals held an optional morning skate before their Wednesday night matchup with the Chicago Blackhawks. On the ice was Nicklas…
Lines: Nicklas Backstrom appears set to make season debut against CHI, Tom Wilson misses third straight practice
The Washington Capitals' lineup over the next few games will be... [throws up hands]. Anybody's guess. Unless something changes between now and…
Nicklas Backstrom leaves door open for possible return against Blackhawks: ‘We’ll see where we’re at, another practice tomorrow’
Nicklas Backstrom's recovery from a hip injury has kept him out all season. Now, it appears he's nearing a return. During Monday’s…
Nicklas Backstrom assigned to a line during practice for first time this season
Nicklas Backstrom made another huge step towards returning to the lineup for the first time this season. During Monday's practice, the Capitals'…
The Capitals are hoping to get Nicklas Backstrom back before the NHL’s holiday break
Nicklas Backstrom is nearing a return after missing the last three months of action due to a hip injury. The Capitals originally…
Capitals starting lineup still up in the air as team turns attention to Columbus Blue Jackets
The Washington Capitals will play the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night looking to break a two-game losing streak. TJ Oshie and…
Nicklas Backstrom cleared for contact at practice
Nicklas Backstrom had a major milestone at Capitals practice on Friday. The legendary centerman was cleared for contact by Capitals' trainers for…
TJ Oshie and Conor Sheary appear likely to play Saturday against CBJ
The Washington Capitals seem to be nearing another major boost to their lineup. According to The Washington Post's Samantha Pell, Nicklas Backstrom,…
Justin Schultz set to return to the lineup as Backstrom, Oshie, and Sheary all skate with non-contact jerseys
The Washington Capitals will get a boost in the lineup when they take on the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena, Thursday.…
TJ Oshie placed on injured reserve, Nicklas Backstrom skates with team in non-contact jersey
The Washington Capitals got a sight for sore eyes on Wednesday morning as star center Nicklas Backstrom skated with his teammates for…
Report: TJ Oshie and Nic Dowd will join Capitals on West Coast road trip while Nicklas Backstrom remains out
The Washington Capitals could get two core players back during their four-game, West Coast road trip that will see them visit Anaheim,…
Nicklas Backstrom congratulates Alex Ovechkin on 600th assist milestone: ‘I thought you were a goal scorer?’
The arguably greatest goal scorer of all time, Alex Ovechkin, recorded his 600th career assist in the NHL on Monday. Ovi received…
Nicklas Backstrom and Nic Dowd traveling with Capitals to Florida, Backstrom not eligible to return on trip
The Washington Capitals are headed down to sunny, warm Florida for two games against the Tampa Bay Lightning and Florida Panthers. Joining…
Nicklas Backstrom skated in full gear before Thursday’s practice
Nicklas Backstrom is skating in full gear. The news comes a little over a week away from when Backstrom will be first…
Peter Laviolette on when Nicklas Backstrom will return from injury: ‘He’s at the beginning of the process’
At the start of Training Camp, the Washington Capitals announced that Nicklas Backstrom would be out week-to-week due to a lingering hip…
Nicklas Backstrom skates for the first time this preseason as he continues rehab of hip injury
There was good and bad news today for Nicklas Backstrom. The bad news is that the Swedish center was placed on long-term…
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom star in life-insurance commercial for MassMutual: ‘We are duo’
Nicklas Backstrom brilliantly plays the role of a mooch in a fantastic new commercial by MassMutual featuring Alex Ovechkin and Nastya Ovechkina.…
Capitals place Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserved
The Washington Capitals announced on Tuesday that they have placed Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserved. The move will force Backstrom to…
Capitals ‘assign’ Connor McMichael to Hershey Bears, designate Nicklas Backstrom an injured non-roster player
The Washington Capitals' Opening Night roster isn't official yet, but there are some takeaways. Monday, the Capitals got cap compliant at the…
