Capitals fan creates Nicklas Backstrom Funko Pop so Alex Ovechkin can have his vinyl best friend back
Over the last few years, Funko - a popular toymaker - has created five different Pops of Alex Ovechkin including a Chase…
How the Pittsburgh Penguins almost ended up selecting Nicklas Backstrom in the 2006 NHL Draft
Let's flashback to 2006. The Washington Capitals delegation was sitting at its table on the floor of General Motors Place. George McPhee…
Washington Capitals rock new three-starred helmets and pants during optional skate
Capitals stars Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, and TJ Oshie returned to MedStar Capitals Iceplex for optional workouts on Thursday, but they weren't…
The Washington Capitals 2021 calendar features shots of every player and their families at home
The Washington Capitals announced on Thursday that their 2021 calendar is now available for purchase. This year's artistic masterpiece is not dog-themed,…
Nicklas Backstrom on Capitals’ signing of Henrik Lundqvist: ‘This is a world class goalie who plays with fire and is an incredible professional’
The Washington Capitals signed Henrik Lundqvist to a one year, $1.5 million deal last week. The future Hall of Fame goaltender is…
Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby both got votes for the Lady Byng Trophy
Nathan MacKinnon won his second major award of his NHL career on Friday. The Colorado Avalanche superstar, who posted 93 points and…
Nicklas Backstrom: 2019-20 season review
Nicklas Backstrom had an off-year in 2019-20, but we're not worried.
Nicklas Backstrom’s children Haley, Vince, and Alizee adorably wish Dad good luck in return game
Nicklas Backstrom is back from injury and before the game, he got a special message from his three biggest fans. Haley, Vince,…
Nicklas Backstrom is back and will play in Game Five
Backy's back, all right! You guys, Nicklas Backstrom will play in Game Five. Backstrom has been out since the second period of…
Nicklas Backstrom is all of us reacting to Game Four (GIFs)
Nicklas Backstrom was unable to play in Game Four due to injury. But that's okay, he still made an impact by being…
Nicklas Backstrom will be a game-time decision for Game Four
Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom *could* suit up tonight for Game Four of the Capitals' first-round series against the New York Islanders. Backstrom…
Nicklas Backstrom takes part in black aces skate while regulars get day off ice
Injured Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom participated in a skate with the team's black aces, Monday, according to Capitals head coach Todd Reirden.…
No Nicklas Backstrom, major lines shake-up for Game Three
Not a huge surprise, but Nicklas Backstrom will not play in Game Three. Backstrom is in the concussion protocol since suffering a…
Nicklas Backstrom participated in practice on Saturday
Nicklas Backstrom entered the NHL's concussion protocol after taking a late hit from New York's Anders Lee in Game One. Absent from…
The Washington Capitals’ 2020 playoff intro presents team’s stars as Marvel superheroes
The Washington Capitals' playoff intro is out and it's straight out of the Marvel playbook. Presenting the team's stars as superheroes, the…
Todd Reirden announces Nicklas Backstrom will miss Game Two due to injury
Washington Capitals head coach Todd Reirden just revealed to the media that star center Nicklas Backstrom will miss Game Two of the…
Report: Anders Lee will not receive supplemental discipline for Nicklas Backstrom hit
The Washington Capitals were furious with Anders Lee's blindside hit that injured Nicklas Backstrom after Game One, Wednesday. John Carlson called the…
Capitals call Anders Lee’s hit on Nicklas Backstrom late and predatory: ‘It looked real dirty’
John Carlson, TJ Oshie, and head coach Todd Reirden were critical of Anders Lee's blindside hit on Nicklas Backstrom after the Capitals'…
Nicklas Backstrom leaves Game One after Anders Lee blindside hit
Nicklas Backstrom did not come out with the rest of his Capitals teammates for the second period of Game One. The Swedish…
John Carlson drops gloves after Anders Lee nails Nicklas Backstrom with a blindside hit
It took just one shift for John Carlson to get back into the thick of it after missing all three round-robin games…
