Reirden: John Carlson out, Nicklas Backstrom a game-time decision
The Washington Capitals will once again be without their Norris finalist today, according to Caps head coach Todd Reirden. Defender John Carlson…
Nicklas Backstrom misses practice
The Washington Capitals were without Nicklas Backstrom for practice on Friday. Capitals head coach Todd Reirden announced the news while speaking with…
Capitals mic’d up video captures Nicklas Backstrom singing house music during practice
If you thought Nicklas Backstrom practiced in complete silence with a very serious look on his face, you'd *checks Twitter* be wrong.…
Nicklas Backstrom flew back home to DC alone while his family chose to stay in Sweden
Unlike his longtime running mate Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom will be without his family in Washington DC during training camp. Backstrom, in…
Nicklas Backstrom returns to the ice for practice
Nicklas Backstrom hit the ice with his Washington Capitals teammates for the first time since the NHL's Phase 2 began in early…
Nicklas Backstrom is on his way back home to DC
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is the latest star player on his way back to DC after returning to his home country…
Nicklas Backstrom on the NHL’s 24-team playoff plan: ‘Right now I think that’s the only option’
Nicklas Backstrom, who signed a five-year extension with the Capitals in Janary, recently returned to his native Sweden to as he awaits…
Two years ago today, Nicklas Backstrom scored in overtime of Game 5 to give the Capitals a 3-2 series lead over Columbus
On April 21, 2018, Nicklas Backstrom scored twice, including the game-winning tally in overtime, to give the Washington Capitals a thrilling victory…
Nostalgic Mike Green reveals he has a Capitals ‘Young Guns’ poster
Former Capitals defenseman Mike Green took to his Instagram Story late last week to post video of one of his most prized…
Nicklas Backstrom says driving around DC ‘is like a ghost town’
Nicklas Backstrom recently did a Swedish language interview on Viaplay Sport Live. A part of that conversation was reported by the Swedish…
Nicklas Backstrom to Mika Zibanejad on his five-goal game against the Capitals: You ran us over on your own
Nicklas Backstrom was part of a Swedish language video conference on Thursday with the Rangers' Mika Zibanejad, the Lightning's Victor Hedman, and…
Nicklas Backstrom and Liza Berg celebrate birth of third child, a girl, named Alizee
Nicklas Backstrom is now a father of three children. Backstrom's fiancee Liza Berg gave birth to their third child, a girl, "a…
Nicklas Backstrom on his digital hat trick: This is what happens ‘when you can’t hear Ovi scream all the time for the puck’
Nicklas Backstrom was pumped after his digital twin scored a hat trick against the St. Louis Blues during an NBC Sports Washington…
Digi Nicklas Backstrom scores hat trick in Capitals’ 5-3 simulation game win over Blues
With the coronavirus outbreak pausing the NHL's 2019-20 season, NBC Sports Washington aired a videogame simulation of tonight's canceled real-life game between…
A very good photo of Nicklas Backstrom working out with Vince while quarantining
Nicklas Backstrom is continuing to train as the NHL remains on pause due to the coronavirus pandemic. Backstrom is working out like…
Nicklas Backstrom makes incredible glove save on son Vince while saying hi to Caps fans
Nicklas Backstrom sent out a video message to Caps fans Wednesday afternoon. Backstrom recorded the message while leaning on a hockey net…
Nic Dowd, Nicklas Backstrom, and Richard Panik give Capitals early 3-0 lead over Penguins
The Washington Capitals put up consecutive terrible performances against the Philadelphia Flyers and New York Rangers earlier in the week. So how…
Nicklas Backstrom broke down how Alex Ovechkin could reach Wayne Gretzky’s goal record while negotiating his extension
Ted Leonsis met with the media ahead of the Capitals' pregame ceremony celebrating Alex Ovechkin scoring 700 goals on Tuesday. The affable…
Alex Ovechkin scored the decisive shootout goal in the fifth round. The Capitals have one of the deepest shootout rosters in NHL history.
After acquiring Ilya Kovalchuk in a trade, the Washington Capitals have arguably the most talented shootout roster since the league added the…
Nicklas Backstrom’s fiery comments during intermission helped turn the Caps-Avs game around. ‘When he talks, everyone listens.’
The Washington Capitals entered Pepsi Arena's visitor's locker room down 2-0 at intermission. The Caps, who had given up 12 goals combined…
