Nicklas Backstrom and Corey Crawford: Let’s Get Physical, Physical (GIF)
The Washington Capitals have been eliminated from playoff contention, and, sure, Friday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks -- the 81st game of…
Christian Djoos Talks About Contract Negotiations With Caps, Surprised GMGM Traded Forsberg
Photo: Brynas IF The 2013-14 season was a breakout year for Capitals prospect Christian Djoos. His ice time with Brynas of SHL…
The Nail: Devils Beat Caps 2-1
Photo: Bruce Bennett Tuesday's Caps game was ugly. The days that followed didn't get much better. Adam Oates kinda sorta maybe called…
Let’s All Thank Nicklas Backstrom For the Standings Point
There's a saying I hate: What have you done for me lately? It's ignorant, brushing off a person's full contributions. But that's…
Thursday’s Lines: Nick Backstrom is Okay, Jack Hillen’s Not
Backstrom and Ovechkin at practice. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster The sacrificial bloodletting that was the Capitals' shootout loss to the Kings threatened to…
Nicklas Backstrom Leaves Game After Hit From Drew Doughty at Caps Bench (GIF)
Everything was going swimmingly for the Washington Capitals. Alex Ovechkin opened up scoring with two straight goals. Going into intermission, the Caps…
Troy Brouwer Calls Nicklas Backstrom’s Empty Net Play the “Most Unselfish Thing I’ve Ever Seen in Hockey”
Coming soon to warmups near you: Ian Oland in spandex. With an empty-net goal against Toronto Sunday, Troy Brouwer netted his 20th…
Nicklas Backstrom to IOC: FedEx Me My Silver Medal
When the International Olympic Committee banned Nicklas Backstrom from the Sochi gold medal game last month, it seemed doubtful the Swede would…
#BackyBomb2: Nicklas Backstrom Video Bombs Brooks Laich’s Interview (GIF)
Before the Capitals had another one of those games against the Flyers on Wednesday night, Mike Vogel interviewed Brooks Laich following the morning…
Inconclusive: Nicklas Backstrom’s Almost-Goal Excruciatingly Close to Actually Being a Goal
Masochists: this one is for you. In the first period, Nicklas Backstrom thought he scored what looked to be goal number 13…
Nicklas Backstrom Scores Goal in First Game Back After Olympics Doping Suspension (GIF)
Photo: Robert Mayer This has been the worst week of Nicklas Backstrom's professional career. After being one of Sweden's best players in…
“I Will Never Forget Where I Came From:” Nicklas Backstrom’s Childhood Revealed on Swedish Television
You're in for a treat. During the Olympic break, Swedish television's Viasat ran a feature on Washington Capitals center (and gold-medal-game pariah) Nicklas…
Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson Infinitely Ride Bikes in Sochi (GIF)
Photo: Aftonbladet One of our most read articles during the Sochi Olympics had nothing to do with hockey, which I guess at this…
Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin Face DC Media After Crushing Olympic Disappointments
Backstrom answers questions at Kettler Capitals Iceplex on Tuesday. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster) The Caps sent five players to the Olympics. None of…
Adam Oates Defends Nicklas Backstrom, Says “It’s a Shame” He Couldn’t Play in Gold Medal Game
When Team Sweden came out to play for gold this morning, they did so without Nicklas Backstrom. We were told then he…
Nicklas Backstrom’s Assist Helps Lead Sweden to Gold Medal Game in Sochi (GIF)
Nicky celebrates his apple. (Photo: Andre Ringuette/HHOF-IIHF Images) Washington Capitals forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson will play for a gold medal…
Team Sweden’s Off Day in Photos
Backstrom and Mojo, whatta pic. (Photo: @ErikKarlsson65) Caps Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson and the rest of Team Sweden were busy on…
Swedish Pig Pile: Nicklas Backstrom Tackle-Hugs Erik Karlsson After Assisting on Goal (GIF)
Photo via gfhockey Team Sweden survived a challenge from Latvia on Saturday, winning 5-3 to finish the preliminary round undefeated. But it…
Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson Ride Bicycles to Olympic Game (Photos)
Team Sweden pulled out their second straight win this morning, defeating Switzerland 1-0 on a late Daniel Alfredsson goal. That's cool, but…
Nicklas Backstrom and Team Sweden Take Team Photo
Backstrom and Johansson (middle row, center) pose for the team photo. Unlike Alex Ovechkin and John Carlson, Nicklas Backstrom and Marcus Johansson…
