Nicklas Backstrom and Evgeny Kuznetsov Are the NHL’s Highest Scoring Center Tandem
Photo: Alex Brandon This seemed worth documenting. Via TSN.ca's Scott Cullen, Evgeny Kuznetsov and Nicklas Backstrom are the highest scoring center tandem…
‘I Got Goosebumps’: Alex Ovechkin and His Teammates React After a Milestone Night
Photo: Jacquelyn Martin Alex Ovechkin had a milestone night on Sunday in front of a home crowd and his friends and family. Ovechkin struck…
Also Amazing: Nicklas Backstrom’s Game-Tying Goal With 5.7 Seconds Left in Regulation
Photo: Adam Hunger Alex Ovechkin will be remembered as the hero of this Caps-Rangers game. Scoring in overtime, Ovechkin skated past six-time…
Alex Ovechkin Does His Best Michael Buffer Impression for ‘All Star Nicklas Backstrom’ (Video)
Alex Ovechkin has so much joy when he plays hockey. It's one reason why people root for him. Every time he scores,…
Nicklas Backstrom Surprised About ASG Nomination: ‘I Haven’t Been to an All-Star Game Before’
Photo: Washington Capitals Earlier today, Nicklas Backstrom and Braden Holtby were named to the 2016 All-Star Game roster, joining Alex Ovechkin, who…
Nicklas Backstrom, Braden Holtby, and Barry Trotz Named to 2016 All-Star Game
Our long national nightmare is over. After eight seasons of being ignored, Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has finally been recognized as what…
Nicklas Backstrom Pranks Marcus Johansson and Andre Burakovsky (Video)
Last November, former Swedish Idol judge and hockey/media guy Daniel Breitholtz did a bit where Nicklas Backstrom literally tattooed his arm at…
Hockey Soccer: Nicklas Backstrom Scores After Some Fancy Footwork by TJ Oshie (Video)
The Capitals have been outshot and outplayed by the Carolina Hurricanes through the first two periods, but still managed to be tied…
Caps Win Ninth Straight Game As Injuries Mount; Jay Beagle to Have Surgery, Nicklas Backstrom Will Travel to Carolina
As the Capitals finished off their ninth straight win on Wednesday, the sellout crowd roared in approval of the NHL’s best team.…
The Perfect Tree Toppers For Your Caps-themed Christmas Tree
The holidays are upon us. The gifts are wrapped, you've listened to our holiday office party podcast, and all that's left is…
Capitals Release More Photos of New Third Jersey and They’re 🔥
It's the holiday season, so the Capitals decided to give us a gift: more photos of their new third jersey! Alex Ovechkin…
Caps Tribute Video for Mike Green, NBCSN Says Green and Backstrom ‘Are Still Best of Friends’
Mike Green played his first game in Verizon Center since signing with a three-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings over the…
Caps Tribute Video for Mike Green, NBCSN Says Green and Backstrom ‘Are Still Best of Friends’
Mike Green played his first game in Verizon Center since signing with a three-year contract with the Detroit Red Wings over the…
Nicklas Backstrom Almost Hip-Checks Old Lady, Andre Burakovsky Drag Races Car With Segway
A little old lady almost paid the ultimate price for a show of bravado between Caps forwards Brooks Laich and Nicklas Backstrom when they raced each…
Why Nicklas Backstrom Tattooed the Word ‘Skönt’ On a Former Judge of Swedish Idol
Last Saturday, during the Capitals' long break between games, center Nicklas Backstrom tattooed someone. And by tattooed I truly mean he permanently carved a…
Alex Ovechkin and Nick Backstrom Practicing On Same Line
*Tag team, back again* Ovi and Backy are reunited, everyone. The usually inseparable duo have skated just 21 minutes together at 5v5…
Nicklas Backstrom Scores Insane Goal In Final Second To Force Overtime (Video)
Photo: @WashCaps The Capitals would not be denied two points Saturday night. Minutes after Alex Ovechkin's game-tying goal was washed out due…
TJ Oshie Scores On Perfectly Executed Three-On-One With Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom (GIF)
Photo: Patrick McDermott The Capitals have so many skill players, they're bound to score at least one pretty goal a game. It…
Evgeny Kuznetsov Is 2nd in NHL In Points, Caps Have 3 Players in Top 11 For Scoring
Photo: Perry Nelson Things are going very well for the Washington Capitals. At 6-1-0, they lead the Metropolitan Division and are tied…
Nicklas Backstrom Voted Most Underrated Hockey Player in NHL Players Poll
Caps fans know how important Nicklas Backstrom is to the team. For the last eight years, the Swedish center has set his teammates up…
