Tim Thomas Kicks Troy Brouwer, Punches Nicklas Backstrom
In the second period of Game 1, Braden Holtby was whistled for roughing when he shoved Bruins' forward Chris Kelly out of…
The Capitals’ Bench Celebrates Nick Backstrom’s Double OT GWG
Here's how the Caps celebrated Nicky Backstroms ECQF2OTGWG. Follow us past the jump for a massive GIF.
Video: Nicklas Backstrom Scores Game-Winner in Second OT
Photo credit: Charles Krupa 2:56 into the second overtime of Game 2, Marcus Johansson created a turnover in the Bruins' offensive zone…
The Capitals’ Shooting Problem and How to Fix It
Photo credit: Elsa A few days ago in a post entitled "How to Solve Tim Thomas in the Playoffs," I pointed out…
Alex Ovechkin Advances Player Safety With New Concussion-Preventing Helmet
Photo credit: Bruce Bennett Concussions have become the topic du jour around the NHL in the last few years, and for very…
Capitals Fans Celebrate The Comebackstrom
Photo credit: Mitchell Layton Heading into Saturday's game against Montreal, Caps fans were excited. For the first time in 3 months, Nicklas…
Capitals Fans Celebrate The Comebackstrom
Photo credit: Mitchell Layton Heading into Saturday's game against Montreal, Caps fans were excited. For the first time in 3 months, Nicklas…
Nicklas Backstrom is Back, Will Play Against Montreal
Photo credit: The Washington Post On January 3rd, the Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1, but suffered a huge loss, losing team…
Montreal Canadiens Pregame: The Comebackstrom?
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott Somehow, inexplicably, the Caps won on Thursday. It was a manic mess of a game, like something the…
Caps Player Postcards Give Young Fans Words To Live By
Photo credit: capitals.nhl.com The Washington Capitals have been inspiring a lot lately: swearing, alcoholism, serious consideration of jumping off the 400 level…
Nicklas Backstrom Returns to Caps Practice, Cleared For Contact
How Swede this news is! (Photo via dumpnchase.com) Nicklas Backstrom has missed the last 37 games -- almost half of the season…
Photos: Alex Semin’s Failed Attempt to Prank Nick Backstrom
Over the last few months, Alex Semin has been one of the most consistent and productive players on the Washington Capitals. He…
Photos: Nicklas Backstrom Hangs Out With DJ Tiesto in Sweden
Photo credit: @Backstrom19 There's no question that we'd rather see Nicklas Backstrom on the ice, but while the Caps' star center recovers…
George McPhee Explains Why The Capitals Made No Moves On Trade Deadline Day
Photo credit: Patrick McDermott The Caps were expected to be big movers at the trade deadline -- their need for depth centers,…
Punch This Face: RMNB’s Posters and Mask for Rene Bourque
Backstrom after taking an elbow from Rene Bourque. (Photo credit: Clydeorama) Did you think we were over this? We're not. Nick Backstrom…
Reviewing the Capitals’ Options at Center at the Trade Deadline
Backstrom in pain after taking an elbow from Rene Bourque. (Photo credit: AP) We don't need to tell you again. Every person…
Concussions, Collisions, and More: Our NHL Head-Injury All-Stars
Special thanks to Gary Bettman for letting the guys out of the Quiet Room long enough for us to snap this pic.…
Things Alex Ovechkin Could Do Since He’s Not Attending the NHL All-Star Game
Monday night, Brendan Shanahan suspended Alex Ovechkin three games for his hit on Penguins defenseman Zbynek Michalek. Tuesday morning, George McPhee announced…
Rene Bourque Guest Stars in Mike Tyson Punch-Out
On January 3rd, Rene Bourque -- then of the Calgary Flames -- elbowed Nicklas Backstrom in the jaw. The reckless play resulted…
Ovechkin Scores, Chimera Gestures in Caps 3-1 Win Over Sabres
Photo credit: Mitchell Layton After the Capitals' somewhat easy 4-1 victory over the Eastern Conference's best team Wednesday, Nicklas Backstrom spoke to…
