The Washington Capitals’ preseason said all the right things
The starting assumption for everyone about the 2023-24 Washington Capitals should be they're gonna be bad. They missed the playoffs last season…
Nicklas Backstrom has never moved better than he does now, according to his personal trainer
It's still early, but Nicklas Backstrom has looked like a different player in the 2023 preseason. The Capitals' all-time assist leader has…
Nicklas Backstrom impresses in first preseason game since 2019: ‘Nicke looked amazing. He looked like himself from 10 years ago.’
Nicklas Backstrom hit the ice last week for his first NHL Training Camp since 2019. In previous offseasons, the veteran Swede dealt…
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson score in Capitals’ 4-3 preseason victory over Red Wings
The Washington Capitals looked a lot smoother in their second game of the preseason. Capitals head coach Spencer Carbery gave jerseys to…
Ivan Miroshnichenko skates on top line with Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, power play gets first work during Training Camp
The Washington Capitals and new head coach Spencer Carbery kicked off another day of Training Camp with a bit of a surprise…
Nicklas Backstrom says he feels ‘100%’ after hip resurfacing surgery: ‘I’ve got nothing more to say about it’
ARLINGTON, VA– After suiting up in 39 games last year, Nicklas Backstrom is attempting to become the first player in NHL history…
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom reunited on line to start Training Camp: ‘It feels like back in the day’
The Washington Capitals officially opened Training Camp on Thursday as they took the ice for their customary skating test. The team then…
Nicklas Backstrom ready for bounce back season: ‘I’m really excited to be there from the start’
Nicklas Backstrom was one of the first Capitals players to hop back onto the ice for the team's informal skates before training…
Nicklas Backstrom honored during Washington Nationals game
Nicklas Backstrom was saluted by Washington Nationals fans at Nats Park Friday night. While attending the Nationals-Mets game with his family, the…
Nicklas Backstrom collaborates with Northern Virginia brewery to create Swede-est Assist IPA
Nicklas Backstrom is the latest Washington Capitals player to get into the beer business. Earlier this week, Northern Virginia beer-maker, Eavesdrop Brewery,…
TJ Oshie had an incredible outfit for a Morgan Wallen concert
TJ Oshie is an American hero and this is another reason why. On Saturday night, Oshie attended the Morgan Wallen concert at…
Nicklas Backstrom happy for Erik Karlsson’s trade to Penguins but plans to ‘chop him on the calves’ during games
Nicklas Backstrom made his grand return to DC this week as he prepares for his seventeenth NHL season. If all goes well…
Nicklas Backstrom, Joel Edmundson join informal practices ahead of training camp
Nicklas Backstrom has officially made his return to DC, jumping in for an informal skate at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. Backstrom spent the…
Nicklas Backstrom skates in Brynas’s annual ‘Black and White’ game as he prepares for pivotal Capitals training camp
Nicklas Backstrom was back out on the ice on Saturday as he continues preparation for his 17th season in the National Hockey…
Nicklas Backstrom elated despite finishing last in horse race in Swedish hometown: ‘Got a little dirty, it was very fun’
Nicklas Backstrom is officially a two-sport athlete. On Friday, Backstrom participated in the NHL Trotting Challenge at Gävletravet, a horse-racing track in…
Nicklas Backstrom: 2022-23 season review
Nicklas Backstrom had a life-altering hip surgery last year.
Brian MacLellan will wait until training camp to make decision on Nicklas Backstrom’s career
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan introduced Spencer Carbery as the team's new head coach on Thursday, but the biggest news to…
Rasmus Sandin adores Nicklas Backstrom just like us: ‘Everyone knows what kind of hockey player he is, but as a person he is even greater’
Rasmus Sandin is less than a month removed from the final game of a whirlwind of a season. The 23-year-old blueliner started…
TJ Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom celebrate Nationals’ Ryan Zimmerman at Fight for Children charity event
TJ Oshie and Nicklas Backstrom showed up to support Washington Nationals legend Ryan Zimmerman at the annual Fight For Children Honors Thursday…
Nicklas Backstrom turns down invite to play for Sweden in World Championship as he faces important summer
Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will not play in the 2023 IIHF World Championship despite getting an invite from Team Sweden. Aftonbladet’s Per…
