Nicklas Backstrom

Alex Ovechkin had the most goals, Nicklas Backstom had the most assists in the NHL this decade

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom managed an impressive feat during the decade. Ovechkin scored more goals (437) than any other NHL player while Nicklas Backstrom had the most assists (511).

According to the Capitals, the Caps’ dynamic duo is the second pair of teammates in NHL history to lead an entire decade in both respective categories and play with one team (1960s: Chicago Blackhawk forwards Bobby Hull: 429g, Stan Mikita: 489a).

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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Report: Nicklas Backstrom wants a five-year contract while the Capitals only want to go three years

According to the Washington Post’s Samantha Pell, Nicklas Backstrom’s contract impasse with the Capitals is not about money.

It’s about contract length.

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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Captain, dressed as Santa, greeted the Capitals, who were wearing ugly holiday suits, pregame

The Washington Capitals’ matchup against the Tampa Bay Lighting Friday is the team’s final home game before the Christmas holiday. So the team went all out.

Captain, the team’s dog, looked pawsitively jolly, nailing the Kris Kringle vibe with a red Santa suit and hat. Meanwhile, many of the Caps’ players wore ugly holiday suits.

These photos and videos were the adorable result.

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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With 4-point night, Nicklas Backstrom hits 900 career points

During a milestone game he shared with Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom authored an individual accomplishment of his own and for once, overshadowed his Russian sidekick.

The Swedish center, in his 900th career game with Ovechkin, tallied his 900th career point after putting up four points (2g, 2a) against the lowly but scrappy New Jersey Devils. Backstrom was the number one star of the night.

“It great actually,” Backstrom said after the game. “I wasn’t expecting that but sometimes it happens. It’s fun being a part of this organization for this long. For playing with such a great player like Alex, it’s very fortunate on my side. You need to enjoy every moment.”

Backstrom is now the second Capitals player and seventh Swedish player ever to hit the 900-point plateau.

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin share milestone, memories, and a really cute hug in pregame interview

Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played in their 900th game together, they sat down with NBCSW’s Joe Beninati to look back on their relationship over the years. The chemistry and camaraderie between the two were on full display.

The perennially underrated and understated Backstrom started the nostalgiac reflection in a blase way, saying he felt “like nothing has changed” in their on-ice relationship. “I feel like he’s a pure goalscorer, and I’m trying to give him the puck, so he makes my job easier.”

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By Brennin Weiswerda 9 months ago

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Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom both score in 900th career game together

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom became the 22nd teammates in NHL history to ever play 900 games together Friday against the New Jersey Devils.

To celebrate the milestone, Ovi and Nicky decided to score the Capitals’ first goals of the night consecutively to complete a perfect storyline arc.

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom has ‘no intention on going anywhere’, wants to ‘represent the Caps for my whole career’

Nicklas Backstrom is in the final season of a 10-year, $67 million contract he originally signed on May 17, 2010, and will be an unrestricted free agent on July 1. But if both the Capitals and Backstrom had their way, he will have signed to a new deal before then.

GM Brian MacLellan said on November 26 that the Capitals “want [Backstrom] back. He’s a big part of our organization and we’re going to do whatever we can to get him back.” Capitals owner Ted Leonsis has predicted Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin will retire as Capitals. Meanwhile, Backstrom himself, who is negotiating a new contract without an agent, has stated several times that he would like to come back. “I love it here. I love the fans. I love everything about being in this city,” Backstrom said. “I would like to stay, yeah. So hopefully we’ll come up with a solution.”

Thursday, in an interview on DC101’s Elliot In The Morning, Backstrom gave an update on his contract negotiations and stated in the strongest terms possible he wants to retire in Washington

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will play their 900th career game together Friday against the Devils

Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom are one of the best tandems in the NHL. And Friday against the New Jersey Devils, the longtime teammates will play their 900th career game together.

“I actually had no idea 900 was coming up. It’s pretty… it’s a long time,” a smiling Nicklas Backstrom said Thursday after Capitals practice.

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By Ian Oland 9 months ago

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According to Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom is ‘the sexiest guy in the league’

TJ Oshie awarded Nicklas Backstrom with the Capitals hard hat Saturday after Washington’s 5-2 romping of Tampa. Backstrom scored unassisted in the first period, but it was a tough decision for Oshie.

“[Penalty] killers, great job tonight. You bailed a bunch of us out. Sammy (Ilya Samsonov), you deserve this, but you’ve already got it five times though. Well deserved, but I’m going to share the wealth a little bit,” Oshie said. “This guy was out a little while and clearly hasn’t missed a step on his way back… Nickyyyyy.”

As the players clapped and yelled their encouragement, Alex Ovechkin, in his unmistakable voice, yelled out something to his longtime BFF.

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By Ian Oland 10 months ago

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Nicklas Backstrom’s unassisted goal was basically an early Christmas gift from the Lightning

The Tampa Bay Lightning owned the first few minutes of Saturday night’s game with the Capitals, but a turnover by Ondrej Palat helped Nicklas Backstrom on his way to scoring the game’s first goal.

Forcing that turnover? Ya boy, Alex Ovechkin.

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By Ian Oland 10 months ago

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