Ryan Zimmerman became a goalie for a day to fulfill a bet with Nicklas Backstrom three years ago (Video)
World Series champion Ryan Zimmerman traded in his bat for a blocker pad and took shots from the Washington Capitals after practice…
The most important piece of media to come out of the Nicklas Backstrom re-signing news
Was this amazing TikTok the Washington Capitals made featuring Nicklas Backstrom's morphing, time-lapsed face set to the Backstreet Boy's Everybody (Backstreet's Back).…
Nicklas Backstrom mentored Capitals prospect Connor McMichael during Training Camp
Capitals prospect Connor McMichael is having a breakout season. Not only did he secure gold with Team Canada at 2020 World Junior…
Alex Ovechkin asked Nicklas Backstrom about his contract negotiations every day. They hugged when he re-signed.
Alex Ovechkin, a potential unrestricted free agent in 2021, was very interested in the progress of Nicklas Backstrom's contract negotiations with the…
Alex Ovechkin announced Nicklas Backstrom’s re-signing in a tribute to selecting him at the 2006 NHL Draft
The Washington Capitals announced a five-year contract extension for Nicklas Backstrom early Tuesday morning and released a video of the actual signing…
Video of Nicklas Backstrom signing his new five-year contract
At 8:04 AM Tuesday morning, the Washington Capitals announced that Nicklas Backstrom signed a five-year extension worth $9.1 million. An hour and…
Nicklas Backstrom signs five-year, $46 million contract extension with the Capitals
The Washington Capitals announced early Tuesday morning that Nicklas Backstrom signed a five-year, $46 million contract extension with the team. The deal…
#OskarStrong: Nicklas Backstrom and Carl Hagelin support countryman Oskar Lindblom who was diagnosed with cancer
Nicklas Backstrom had a request for the Flyers ahead of Wednesday Night Rivalry game in Philadelphia, PA: Might he have a few…
Alex Ovechkin on Russia beating Sweden in the WJC: ‘We all watch the game. Backy is sad.’
Ivan Morozov scored in overtime Saturday to give Russia the 5-4 victory over Sweden. The goal catapulted Team Russia into the World…
The Washington Capitals’ Top 10 moments of the decade
To celebrate the turn of the decade, the Washington Capitals named their top 10 moments of the 2010s and you guys, there…
Nicklas Backstrom’s no-look pass finds Tom Wilson for slick redirect goal
Back from injury, Tom Wilson obviously feels well enough to score a greasy goal from the paint, notching his 13th of the…
Alex Ovechkin had the most goals, Nicklas Backstom had the most assists in the NHL this decade
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom managed an impressive feat during the decade. Ovechkin scored more goals (437) than any other NHL player…
Report: Nicklas Backstrom wants a five-year contract while the Capitals only want to go three years
According to the Washington Post's Samantha Pell, Nicklas Backstrom's contract impasse with the Capitals is not about money. It's about contract length.
Captain, dressed as Santa, greeted the Capitals, who were wearing ugly holiday suits, pregame
The Washington Capitals' matchup against the Tampa Bay Lighting Friday is the team's final home game before the Christmas holiday. So the…
With 4-point night, Nicklas Backstrom hits 900 career points
During a milestone game he shared with Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom authored an individual accomplishment of his own and for once, overshadowed…
Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin share milestone, memories, and a really cute hug in pregame interview
Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played in their 900th game together, they sat down with NBCSW's Joe Beninati to look back…
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom both score in 900th career game together
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom became the 22nd teammates in NHL history to ever play 900 games together Friday against the New…
Nicklas Backstrom has ‘no intention on going anywhere’, wants to ‘represent the Caps for my whole career’
Nicklas Backstrom is in the final season of a 10-year, $67 million contract he originally signed on May 17, 2010, and will…
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will play their 900th career game together Friday against the Devils
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom are one of the best tandems in the NHL. And Friday against the New Jersey Devils, the…
According to Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom is ‘the sexiest guy in the league’
TJ Oshie awarded Nicklas Backstrom with the Capitals hard hat Saturday after Washington's 5-2 romping of Tampa. Backstrom scored unassisted in the…
