Nicklas Backstrom: ‘Hopefully I’ve saved my best hockey for the spring’
Heading in to the Stanley Cup playoffs for the tenth time in his career, Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is now an…
Nicklas Backstrom on Caps past playoff failures: ‘It can’t get any worse’
The Washington Capitals have not gotten past the second round of the playoffs during Nicklas Backstrom's 11-year career in the NHL. Clearly,…
During 1,000 NHL games ceremony, Caps players gave Alex Ovechkin a paid vacation to Barcelona to see Messi play
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Thursday night at Capital One Arena, Alex Ovechkin was honored pregame for playing in his 1,000th career game. Already…
This sweet gesture by Nicklas Backstrom made Lias Andersson’s NHL debut against the Capitals even more special
On Monday, Lias Andersson made his NHL debut for the New York Rangers. His first NHL game was already set to be…
Nicklas Backstrom gives stick to kid in his jersey after Rangers game
Nicklas Backstom got third star with two assists against the New York Rangers on Monday. He also moved into third on the…
Tom Wilson scores twice in first period, calls Nicklas Backstrom ‘one of the best playmakers in the game’
The Capitals started sloppy against the Montreal Canadiens, but after a successful offside goal review by Barry Trotz, the Capitals found their…
Nicklas Backstrom visits with Henrik Zetterberg and son, Love, during morning skate
During the Capitals morning skate at Little Caesars Arena, Henrik Zetterberg stopped by with his son, Love. Nicklas Backstrom skated over to…
Nicklas Backstrom scores on mondo slap shot 🔥
After losing both prior games in Cali, Barry Trotz dropped Nicklas Backstrom to the Caps second line with Brett Connolly and Andre…
NHLPA votes Nicklas Backstrom the league’s most underrated player
Wednesday morning, the NHLPA posted some fascinating poll results. With over half of the league's players voting, the association weighed in on…
Sportsnet wanted to do a natural interview with Nicklas Backstrom and William Nylander at dinner. Here are the 8 most lovingly awkward moments.
When Nicklas Backstrom first arrived in Washington, he was a shy 19-year-old who did not know English very well. Fellow Swede and…
Evgeny Kuznetsov’s twister pass sets up Nicklas Backstrom for nifty outdoor goal
When's the last time you saw the Washington Capitals score a power-play goal on the rush? With Nicklas Backstrom's marker (his 16th…
Andre Burakovsky’s Stadium Series game selfie with Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson
The Washington Capitals didn't have an opportunity to see the outdoor rink at Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium until Saturday, but the boys…
Forget Swedes on Bikes. Here’s Swedes on a Log Chute.
The Andre Burakovsky and Christian Djoos shenanigans continue. This time with their figurative Swedish dad Nicklas Backstrom.
Nicklas Backstrom’s game-tying goal set off a raucous celebration in the final minute
Five days ago, Nicklas Backstrom won a game in the final minute against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Sunday against the Detroit Red…
Nicklas Backstrom’s 200th career goal gives Caps victory in final minute over Blue Jackets
Tuesday night at Nationwide Arena, Nicklas Backstrom scored his 200th career goal as a Capital. It was clutch. Backstrom scored with 42.9…
Here are the gift baskets up for grabs in the annual Caps Better Halves auction
The time of year has come for the Capitals Better Halves gift baskets auction. As in previous years, all of the baskets…
Nicklas Backstrom on Alex Ovechkin’s durability: ‘Russian machine never breaks’
Wednesday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers marks the Capitals' 1,000th game of the Alex Ovechkin era. According to Jon Press of Japers'…
Nicklas Backstrom said he is willing to fight Joe Thornton. His strategy would be to ‘try to hide.’
When his career is over and done with, Nicklas Backstrom will be remembered as the greatest center in Washington Capitals history. Last…
This kid went absolutely nuts after getting a puck from OT hero Nicklas Backstrom
After battling the Blues to a 3-3 tie in regulation, the Capitals received a clutch goal in overtime from Nicklas Backstrom to…
2018 Capitals Casino Night photos
On Thursday evening, the Capitals put on their best suits and ties for the team's annual Caps Casino Night. All proceeds from…
