Capitals forward Tom Wilson scored a huge third-period goal midway through the third period, which gave the Capitals a 3-2 lead.
The goal, Wilson’s first of the postseason, wouldn’t stand as the game-winner though — Jordan Staal scored a PPG six minutes and five seconds later forcing overtime.
And just like that, Nicklas Backstrom has opened up scoring again in Game Two. For his third goal of the still-baby-fat playoffs, Backstrom got a crucial assist from Alex Ovechkin.
By Ian Oland 4 months ago
The Oshie kids won’t be the only baby Caps rocking custom jackets in support of their dad during the playoffs.
Their skating-class buddies, Haley and Vince Backstrom, will be wearing painted leather jackets as they cheer on their dad at Saturday’s Game Two against the Carolina Hurricanes.
By Elizabeth Kong 4 months ago
The first ten minutes of Game One were a physical slog without much offense for the Washington Capitals, but then we hit the ten-minute mark, and Nicklas Backstrom kicked off the postseason with back-to-back goals.
Let’s dance.
By Ian Oland 4 months ago
Alex Ovechkin wrapped up his eighth goal-scoring title Saturday after scoring 51 times during the 2018-19 season. It’s the most goals the Russian machine has tallied since 2015. And he accomplished this despite coming off a shorter than normal summer due to the team’s first Stanley Cup championship.
With all that success comes accolades. And Ovechkin has won the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy, first given out in 1999, eight times – six more than any other player.
Monday, after the Capitals’ first postseason practice, Nicklas Backstrom shared a new nickname he came up with for Ovi.
The final morning skate of the regular season has wrapped up in Arlington, Virginia. With the Caps’ Metro Division championship and playoff spot locked up, the team appears likely to rest a few key players for Saturday night’s finale against the New York Islanders.
By Peter Hassett 5 months ago
The Washington Capitals’ twenty-goal club has just added yet another new member as Nicklas Backstrom cracked open the scoring against Tampa on Saturday night.
Connor McDavid is living up to his McJesus moniker and Leon Draisaitl is almost living up to his $68 million dollar contract, with each of them reaching the 100 point milestone for the 2018-19 season. The last time this feat was accomplished was almost a decade ago by the Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin in 2009-10.
Currently Draisaitl has 101 points in 77 games played, while McDavid has an absurd 114 points in just 73 games played. The Oilers still have five games left in the regular season.
By Brennin Weiswerda 5 months ago
Nicklas Backstrom has a knack for always doing the right thing at the right time.
Tuesday, during the Capitals’ 4-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, Backstrom showed off his unselfishness once again by not wanting to score an empty-net goal. The Swedish center wanted to help his longtime teammate Alex Ovechkin get his 50th goal of the season.
NBC Sports Washington’s Craig Laughlin was the first to notice what happened.
Wednesday morning, the NHLPA released the results from their annual Player Poll, which surveys roughly 500 NHL players on everything from how good other players are, to skills, and arenas and fans.
This season, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin received the most love as the player with the best shot at a whopping 50.2 percent of the vote.
Others receiving votes in the category were Shea Weber, Patrik Laine, Auston Matthews, and Steven Stamkos.
By Julia Karron 5 months ago
