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 honoring Backstrom for becoming the 54th player in NHL history to reach 700 assists. Backstrom reached the mark on March 5 in a 5-1 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.
The milestone put Backstrom among some of the greatest playmakers in NHL history.
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