Alex Ovechkin’s Two-Goal First Period Was hahahaha best))))
This is not the 2010 playoffs, Halak. Heading into Sunday's game against the St. Louis Blues, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin had scored…
Nicklas Backstrom Has Assist, Tries New Move, Scores Game-Winning Shootout Goal (GIFs)
Photo credit: Rob Carr Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom seems to do everything quietly. He's tied for third in the NHL point…
Please Don’t Put Eric Fehr Back on the Fourth Line, Adam: Nicklas Backstrom Leads New First Line to Success
Fehrsie looking resplendent at right wing. (Photo credit: Greg Fiume) Martin Erat and Eric Fehr have both spent significant time this season…
Missing Defense, Missing Teeth: Flames Drop Caps 5-2
Look at these idiots. (Photo credit: Derek Leung) Utterly stunning as it may be, the Washington Capitals came into Saturday’s late night…
Nicklas Backstrom Takes Out Broken Tooth and Gives It to Trainer
Nicklas Backstrom was already handsome. Now he's hockey handsome. In the second period, as Marcus Johansson passed to Backstrom in the neutral…
Unlike Mikhail Grabovski, Nicklas Backstrom Got His Visa Easily
Photo credit: Travisa Visa Services Facebook page The Washington Capitals roster includes just four players born in the United States. The rest…
Nick Backstrom’s Unlimited Skill Leads to Troy Brouwer’s PPG (GIF)
Photo credit: Trevor Hagan The Capitals were kind of a mess throughout Tuesday's 5-4 win over the Winnipeg Jets. The game was…
Caps Players Wear Silly Props In Photos For New Dog Calendar
Ovi poses with Hook, a one-eyed pitbull mix. (Photo credit: MSE Foundation) The Washington Capitals may have authored a convincing 4-2 victory…
Baby’s Got Backstrom: Nicklas Backstrom’s Girlfriend Gives Birth to Baby Girl
Photo credit: Lina Westman Over the summer, news broke in Sweden that Nicklas Backstrom's girlfriend would give birth to the couple's first…
In the Face: Nick Backstrom’s Cross-Check Negates Go-Ahead Goal
This has nothing to do with the Backstrom play, but, you know, it's now A Thing. (GIF by welshhockeyfan) With the Washington…
Nicklas Backstrom: #YOLO
When Capitol File Magazine asked Capitals center Nick Backstom what his words to live by were, he said, "You only live once."…
One of the Greatest Assists of Alex Ovechkin’s Career Wasn’t Televised (GIFs)
The Washington Capitals apparently hosted the Nashville Predators to an exhibition game on Wednesday night. The Capitals won, reportedly, 4-1 and most…
Alex Ovechkin, Entire Washington Capitals Team Signs a Deadguins Shirt (Photos)
Sorry Penguin. (Photo credit: @ZackkShapp) [Editor's Note: Two years ago, we debuted a t-shirt parodying the Pittsburgh Penguins. Rachel Cohen did the…
So That Happened: Team Sexy Legs Falls to Team Swede in Capitals Player Ping Pong Tournament (Photos)
Yep. (Photos by Chris Gordon) There were some wild panels at this year’s Capitals Convention. My friend Kate cooked with Mike Green,…
Nicklas Backstrom Lets Caps Fan Wear His Hat During DCPS Beautification Day
Photo credit: @MSEFndn On Saturday, Washington Capitals forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Troy Brouwer donated their time to DCPS Beautification Day. The event,…
Nicklas Backstrom is Going to Be a Father, Says News of Pregnancy Was “Unbelievably Fun”
Photo credit: Annakarin Björnström Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, currently at home in Gävle, Sweden, shared some big news on Wednesday with…
Actually, Nicklas Backstrom’s Name Will Be Engraved on Gagarin Cup After All
Nicky, during his stint with Dynamo. (Photo credit: Fedor Uspensky / Sport-Express) Nicklas Backstrom’s name will appear on the Gagarin Cup after…
Eric Fehr One of 53 Players to Get Vote for Selke, Adam Oates Finishes 8th in Jack Adams Voting
#defense (Photo credit: Bruce Bennett) The Frank J. Selke Trophy is given to the best defensive forward in hockey, as voted on…
#LaLaLa: Nicklas Backstrom Makes Fun of Erik Karlsson’s Go-To Twitter Hashtag
On April 23rd, reigning Norris trophy winner/Matt Cooke assault victim Erik Karlsson joined Twitter. In just 34 days, the Swedish defenseman has…
Nicklas Backstrom on His Early Season Injury: “I Have No Excuses — I Will Never Have Them”
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott The day after Christmas, Nicklas Backstrom was skating in a KHL game for Dynamo Moscow. Midway through the…
