Alex Ovechkin unselfishly gives up empty-net goal so Nicklas Backstrom can net hat trick 🎩
While Tom Wilson's latest questionable hit hogged all the headlines, Nicklas Backstrom quietly -- as if there's any other way he does…
Nicklas Backstrom given Honorary Ambassador Award at benefit dinner with Queen of Sweden
Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom was given the Honorary Ambassador Award at the Swedish Embassy on Wednesday night. The award is given annually…
Nicklas Backstrom moves into second on the Capitals all-time points list after assisting on Tom Wilson goal
For over the last decade, Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have been the Capitals one-two punch and are arguably the greatest players…
Nicklas Backstrom, Tom Wilson, and Braden Holtby deliver laptops to students at Hendley Elementary (Photos)
It’s not every day that the students of Hendley Elementary have John Walton, voice of Capitals Radio Network, emceeing their class assembly.…
Nicklas Backstrom ‘used to struggle scoring on Grubi.’ This nasty overtime snipe changed that.
Nicklas Backstrom's passing is unrivaled, but his shot ain't too bad either. 22 seconds into overtime, the Capitals center unleashed a rocket…
Nicklas Backstrom gave his son and daughter a puck during warmups. Vince’s reaction was priceless.
Nicklas Backstrom brought his two children onto the ice after practice on Saturday, but the family's hockey bonding didn't stop there. Vince…
Nicklas Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin, and TJ Oshie will be reunited on the first line during the Coyotes game
RMNB's Peter Hassett wrote Saturday that it was time to break up Alex Ovechkin and Evgeny Kuznetsov on the first line. Apparently,…
Nicklas Backstrom skates with son and daughter after practice
Nicklas Backstrom had some fun with his family Saturday after practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The Swedish center brought his two young…
Nicklas Backstrom told Ted Leonsis ‘you gotta stop giving me gifts, I got the one I need’ during 600-assist ceremony
The Washington Capitals honored Nicklas Backstrom for reaching 600 assists in a pregame ceremony, Wednesday. Backstrom recorded milestone assist number 600 on…
Nicklas Backstrom will wear custom lavender skate blades during warmups of Hockey Fights Cancer Night
The Washington Capitals announced a unique item they are putting up for auction during Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Friday, November 9.…
A spinning Nicklas Backstrom finds TJ Oshie for highlight-reel goal
Wednesday night at Verizon Center, Nicklas Backstrom will be honored before the Caps' game against the Pittsburgh Penguins for becoming the 87th…
Capitals will hold a pregame ceremony honoring Nicklas Backstrom before November 7 game
During Nicklas Backstrom's three-assist game against the Vancouver Canucks, he became the 87th player to reach 600 assists. The Capitals will honor…
Capitals players were asked to draw the Weagle logo. Their drawings went horribly wrong.
Before the season began, the Capitals were challenged to draw the Weagle logo during Media Day. While in their full gear, players…
The Capitals pay tribute to ‘one of a kind’ Nicklas Backstrom after 600th assist
On Monday night, Nicklas Backstrom tallied his 600th assist against the Vancouver Canucks on an Alex Ovechkin power-play goal, in the building…
Nicklas Backstrom becomes 87th player in NHL history to record 600 career assists
Nicklas Backstrom just reached another huge milestone in his distinguished career. The Swedish center tallied three assists Monday against the Vancouver Canucks…
Nicklas Backstrom on Jay Beagle receiving a championship ring: ‘No one deserves it more than him’
The Washington Capitals presented Jay Beagle with his Stanley Cup ring Monday ahead of their game against the Vancouver Canucks that night.…
Andre Burakovsky reads US Weekly on the plane while Nicklas Backstrom bops along to Willie Nelson
The Capitals captain (a man who likes to give us nice things like Stanley Cups) has given us another nice thing: an…
Nicklas Backstrom wishes happy birthday to a Swedish company that makes beds with horsehair
Nicklas Backstrom isn't on social media very often. His Twitter account has been active for 6 years and he's tweeted a total…
77 photos from the Caps Dog Calendar shoot featuring puppies, the Stanley Cup, and puppies IN the Stanley Cup
The happiest day of the Capitals regular season happened on Saturday when they participated in the annual canine calendar photoshoot. Partnering with…
Highly-fashionable Capitals players rocked the red carpet ahead of banner-raising night (Photos)
After the shortest offseason in franchise history, the Capitals got back to business on Wednesday. Before their banner raising and 7-0 beatdown…
