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…
Brian MacLellan on Nicklas Backstrom: ‘He’s going to have to make a decision on his career’
Nicklas Backstrom may have played his final game as a Washington Capital. However, at this moment in time, the player and organization…
Nicklas Backstrom intends to continue his career: ‘Hopefully I can get a good summer here and get ready from the start next year’
After the Capitals lost their final game of the season to the New Jersey Devils 5-4, Nicklas Backstrom looked towards the future.…
Capitals worries, ranked
Summer will come early for the Washington Capitals, who have not qualified for the playoffs for the first time in nine years.…
Nicklas Backstrom on the Capitals playoff chances: ‘It’s do or die, so you’ve just got to go out there and fight’
The Capitals were hit hard by their loss to the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. The Blues took a 4-0 lead…
A first look at the Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom salt & pepper shakers
The Washington Capitals had an incredible giveaway for season ticket holders and fans who purchased special promotional tickets for the November 23…
Rasmus Sandin on Nicklas Backstrom: ‘What a player he is and what a guy he is’
With just over a week on the Capitals roster under his belt, defenseman Rasmus Sandin has made quick friends with fellow Swede…
‘It’s not working:’ The Capitals react to their brutal 4-1 Stadium Series loss
After a three-game skid, the Washington Capitals hoped a change of scenery would revitalize the team as they faced the Carolina Hurricanes…
Tom Wilson offered to be Vince Backstrom’s agent. Nicklas Backstrom is not so sure about that idea.
Ovi Jr isn't the only Caps kid that is getting attention for his advanced hockey skill. Nicke Jr is, too. In fact,…
Nicklas Backstrom on the passing of Alex Ovechkin’s father: ‘I feel for the whole family. I can’t imagine what they’re going through.’
Wednesday brought the terribly sad news of the passing of Alex Ovechkin's father Mikhail. Capitals players met with the media after their…
Nicklas Backstrom shares special moment with son Vince during the Capitals’ Youth Hockey Day
If current Washington Capitals players have anything to do with it, the next generation of NHL stars will be homegrown in the…
Nicklas Backstrom leaves tiny Backstrom fan close to tears after giving him hockey stick after Blue Jackets’ game
It may no longer be the holiday season, but Nicklas Backstrom was still in a giving mood after the Capitals' 4-3 overtime…
Nicklas Backstrom scores first goal since returning from major offseason hip surgery
The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs were deadlocked at 0-0 late in the first period on Sunday. Then the Leafs' Alex…
‘My Guy’ Nicklas Backstrom authors big assist, scores game-winning shootout goal against Penguins
Nicklas Backstrom was the Capitals' hero against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday. Tied 2-2 after regulation and overtime, the Caps-Pens game was…
Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie will play against Penguins after missing game against Avalanche
The Washington Capitals will get two of their stars back against the Pittsburgh Penguins, Thursday. Forwards Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie both…
Nicklas Backstrom will not play against Colorado Avalanche
The Washington Capitals announced late on Tuesday before their game against the Colorado Avalanche that center Nicklas Backstrom will not be in…
Tennis star Andy Murray, who counseled Nicklas Backstrom, calls it a myth that athletes can’t come back from hip-resurfacing surgery
Former world-ranked number one tennis player Andy Murray had his marathon run at this year's Australian Open halted on Saturday in a…
