Marcus Johansson brilliantly sets up Peter Forsberg for goal in charity game
Wednesday, Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom and former teammate Marcus Johansson participated in the Zuccarello All-Star Game. The event, held at the…
Nicklas Backstrom and Dmitry Orlov reflect on the losses of Marcus Johansson and Nate Schmidt
The cap-strapped Washington Capitals had arguably the worst offseason of any NHL team. The Capitals lost several big names due to unrestricted…
Nicklas Backstrom plays in Brynäs’ Black and White scrimmage, speaks about NHL’s ‘sad’ Olympic decision
Thursday, Capitals first-line center Nicklas Backstrom suited up in a game for the first time since Team Sweden won gold at the…
Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, and Nicklas Backstrom participate in NHL European Media Tour (Photos)
Several Washington Capitals players took part in the NHL's European Media Tour this morning, including Evgeny Kuznetsov, Dmitry Orlov, and Nicklas Backstrom.…
Here’s Andre Burakovsky and Nicklas Backstrom lifting heavy things
After spending approximately a week stateside, Andre Burakovsky is back in his native Sweden training alongside Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom. The two…
Nicklas Backstrom participates in cooking class during summer training in Sweden
Last summer, Nicklas Backstrom grilled up some healthy food with his personal trainer, Andreas Öhgren. Being called a #grillchef then, Backstrom upped…
Nicklas Backstrom and Christian Djoos to play in Brynäs’ annual internal scrimmage
In early August, Nicklas Backstrom will play in his first game since winning a gold medal at the 2017 World Championship. The…
Justin Williams celebrates 1,000 games with teammates on St. Andrews golf trip
On April 10, 2016, Justin Williams played in his 1,000 career NHL game. During a touching pregame ceremony, Williams was gifted with…
Age shouldn’t slow down Nicklas Backstrom anytime soon
Nicklas Backstrom turned in one of his best seasons in 2016-17, as his 86 points were the third most of his career…
Nicklas Backstrom: 2016-17 Season Review
Nick Backstrom led the Caps in scoring in the regular season and also in the playoffs. On a team with an all-time great scorer,…
Nicklas Backstrom wears gold helmet during World Championship ceremony in Sweden
The 2017 World Championship-winning Swedish national team arrived in the capital of their home country, Stockholm, to participate in a celebration at…
Nicklas Backstrom takes gold medal selfie with shirtless William Nylander in locker room
When the Caps season ended, Nicklas Backstrom said he was going to Worlds to end his season on a good note. He…
Nicklas Backstrom wins gold medal with Team Sweden at 2017 World Championship
After losing in the second round to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Nicklas Backstrom arrived in Cologne, Germany, a little over a week ago…
Ten years ago today, Nicklas Backstrom signed his first NHL contract with the Capitals
"This is another part of our rebuilding plan," Capitals majority owner Ted Leonsis said during a press conference held on May 21,…
Nicklas Backstrom’s two assists help push Sweden to 2017 World Championship gold medal game
Nicklas Backstrom and William Nylander's unmatched chemistry continued during their semifinal matchup against Finland, Saturday. The Capitals first-line center tallied two assists…
Nicklas Backstrom scores goal in Sweden’s 3-1 quarterfinals win over Switzerland
Skating on a line with William Nylander and and Oscar Lindberg, Nicklas Backstrom has been dominant during his short stint in the…
Nicklas Backstrom tallies another beautiful assist in Sweden’s 4-2 victory over Slovakia
After defeating Slovakia 4-2 Tuesday, the Swedish National Team is now 2-0 since Nicklas Backstrom joined the team. The Caps first-line center…
Nicklas Backstrom on his big day despite being jet-lagged: ‘I just grinded it out’
Nicklas Backstrom played in his first game since the Capitals' season ended in heartbreaking fashion Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. After arriving…
Nicklas Backstrom scores Sweden’s final goal in 4-2 victory over Denmark
Nicklas Backstrom's big day in Germany wasn't done after tallying his first 2017 World Championship point. Late in the third period, Backstrom…
Nicklas Backstrom tallies first point of 2017 World Championship after stunning assist on William Nylander goal
One game and already one point. Hours after arriving in Germany for Team Sweden's morning skate, Capitals' first line center Nicklas Backstrom…
