Earlier this year, Nicklas Backstrom and Andre Burakovsky began promoting Swedish brand Hastens Beds on their social media accounts.
In the latest images posted by Hastens on their company Instagram account, Backstrom and Burakovsky demonstrate the bed’s superior comfort by laying in one.
Together. Tucked under the covers.
By Elizabeth Kong 2 months ago
The NHL has released a series of brilliant Stanley Cup commercials over the years. And, ahead of Game One of the Stanley Cup Final between the Boston Bruins and St. Louis Blues, the league posted another instant classic narrated by Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.
From Ray Bourque to Mark Messier, Gretzky spoke about the magical and meaningful moment when the captain of the victorious team passes the Stanley Cup off to who he believes is the most deserving teammate.
“Sometimes the choice is obvious,” Gretzky said as a clip of Alex Ovechkin handing the Stanley Cup to Nicklas Backstrom played.
Nicklas Backstrom is on the wrong side of thirty, but I guess no one told his hockey that, because he’s still fantastic.
By Peter Hassett 4 months ago
Nicklas Backstrom and Andre Burakovsky will not represent Sweden at the upcoming IIHF World Championship tournament in Slovakia, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association announced on Tuesday.
In the Swedish national team’s release of their roster, both Backstrom and Burakovsky have “injury” listed as their reasons for declining the invitation.
By Elizabeth Kong 4 months ago
Nicklas Backstrom has played all 12 of his seasons in the NHL with the Washington Capitals – the team that originally drafted him in 2006. During that time, Backstrom has become a father, an NHL All-Star, and a Stanley Cup champion.
The Swedish center will become an unrestricted free agent after next season when his 10-year, $67 million contract officially expires. But if Backstrom had his way, he wouldn’t even make it to free agency.
Head coach Todd Reirden and the players who spoke with the media after the Game Seven double-overtime loss to the Hurricanes were exhausted, disappointed, and visibly upset.
But we’re here for the team when they win and we’re here for the team when they lose. Misery loves company. Let’s embrace the pain together, Caps fam.
By Brennin Weiswerda 4 months ago
The Washington Capitals lost TJ Oshie in Game Four to injury, but they got revenge in Game Five.
The Capitals scored six goals in front of their raucous home crowd, shutting out the Carolina Hurricanes 6-0.
Let’s review all the goals.
By Donya Abramo 4 months ago
After killing off approximately 420 consecutive Carolina power plays, the Washington Capitals got swift revenge with YET ANOTHER lovely Nicklas Backstrom goal.
And this one comes with a pretty pass from Alex Ovechin.
For the first time since Game Two, the Capitals have gotten the first goal of the game. For the third time this series, that goal comes off the stick of that lovely Swede Nicklas Backstrom.
Beautiful rush attack with even better follow-up.
Nicklas Backstrom is on a scoring tear. With three goals and an assist in two games, the Swedish center is the Washington’s leading scorer in the postseason and currently tied for the most points in the entire NHL entering Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin, who is often the scorer to Backstrom’s setup man, provided the primary assist on Backstrom’s goal on Saturday.
Ovechkin joked about their role-reversal during his post-game interview.
By Elizabeth Kong 4 months ago
