Nicklas Backstrom and Lars Eller on deflating Game Four loss: ‘Every aspect of the game we need to be better’
The Washington Capitals entered the 2020-21 season with a new coach that had been there, lots of veteran leadership, and one of…
Nicklas Backstrom: The Capitals have ‘only positive vibes’ heading into the playoffs
The Chinese rocket plummeting back to Earth, Dogecoin's value plummeting, and Target ending its sale of trading cards. These are all things…
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and John Carlson practice, Capitals change up lines ahead of final game of the season
The Washington Capitals, who will play their final game of the regular season on Tuesday against the Boston Bruins, made a flurry…
Nicklas Backstrom and John Carlson both out with lower-body injuries
A surprise for the second-to-last game of the regular season: forward Nicklas Backstrom and defender John Carlson are out. Both have lower-body…
Zdeno Chara serves as alternate captain with John Carlson out against Penguins
John Carlson was unable to suit up against the Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday due to a lower-body injury. With the team's captain, Alex…
Brian MacLellan says Capitals will always be going all-in for a Stanley Cup with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom on the team
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan revealed his philosophy towards winning a Stanley Cup on Hockey Central, Thursday. "I think size and…
Current and former Capitals teammates say really nice things about Nicklas Backstrom
The Washington Capitals went all out to celebrate Nicklas Backstrom's 1,000th NHL game on Thursday. The team formed a stick tunnel for…
Nicklas Backstrom’s 1000 games ceremony includes tribute video, gifts, and Capitals team photo at center ice
Nicklas Backstrom was honored for playing in his 1,000th NHL game Thursday during a sweet pregame ceremony. Joined on the ice by…
Capitals players form stick tunnel for Nicklas Backstrom as he makes his way onto the ice for 1000th NHL game
On a night where Nicklas Backstrom is being honored for his milestone 1000th NHL game, the Capitals went all-out to celebrate the…
Capitals post tons of tributes to Nicklas Backstrom ahead of center’s 1,000th NHL game
The Washington Capitals are going all out on Nicklas Backstrom's big day. The team is wearing special warmup jerseys and shirts before…
Peter Laviolette’s speech before Nicklas Backstrom’s 1,000th game
Capitals head coach Peter Laviolette made two special speeches on Thursday. He congratulated Conor Sheary on his new two-year extension out on…
Nicklas Backstrom will play in his 1,000th game Thursday against the Sabres. Capitals players will all wear no. 19 jerseys during warmups.
Nicklas Backstrom will become the 356th player in NHL history to play in 1,000 games Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres. When the…
TJ Oshie disses himself in Capitals caption contest
Anthony Mantha made his Capitals debut on Tuesday, skating on the team's second line with Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie. The trio…
Nicklas Backstrom point-counting bobblehead released to track his march to 1,000 points
Long overlooked, Nicklas Backstrom is finally getting his limelight in the collectibles realm! Monday, a Backstrom bobblehead was released and it's another…
Nicklas Backstrom’s next big milestones will make his Hockey Hall of Fame case stronger
The Washington Capitals have seen several of their stars hit big career accomplishments this season. Alex Ovechkin recently scored his 718th goal…
Alex Ovechkin wipes fake tears from his eyes after Nicklas Backstrom says nice things about him
Alex Ovechkin had two big milestones Tuesday against the New York Islanders. Ovi scored his 718th goal, moving him to sixth place…
TJ Oshie dangles past three Sabres defenders before Nicklas Backstrom goal
TJ Oshie is sometimes so good it's gross, and during a second period goal by Nicklas Backstrom he created, it got absolutely…
Capitals air tribute video for Nicklas Backstrom after hitting 700 career assists
The Washington Capitals honored Nicklas Backstrom during a first-period TV timeout at Capital One Arena, Tuesday. The team aired a tribute video…
Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, and TJ Oshie remain together on top line, Vitek Vanecek to start against Devils
The Washington Capitals returned to the ice on Tuesday after an off day Monday. They play the New Jersey Devils Tuesday night…
Alex Ovechkin and TJ Oshie congratulate Nicklas Backstrom on reaching 700 assists, call him a ‘future Hall of Famer’
Lost in the chaos and controversy of the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins was Nicklas Backstrom's 700th career assist. The…
