TJ Oshie on Nicklas Backstrom’s hip problems: ‘A lot of people would have probably given up’ by now
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, TJ Oshie pulled the curtain back behind Nicklas Backstrom's hip injury and intense rehab. Backstrom was sidelined…
‘Pain free’ Nicklas Backstrom can do normal things like tie his shoes again, optimistic about playing this season
In mid-May after the Washington Capitals were eliminated from the playoffs by the Florida Panthers, center Nicklas Backstrom gave a handful of…
Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson wear full gear during Capitals Media Day
Washington Capitals legendary center Nicklas Backstrom had offseason hip resurfacing surgery in June and is expected to be out for a large…
Nicklas Backstrom says he does not talk politics with Alex Ovechkin, calls Russia’s war in Ukraine ‘terrible’
In any line of work, when you're part of a big team, many workers choose to focus on what unites a group…
Nicklas Backstrom’s hip pain prevented him from playing with his kids. Now, after surgery, he’s ‘optimistic for the first time in years.’
Nicklas Backstrom is bullish on his future after a whirlwind offseason saw him marry his longtime partner, Liza Berg, and undergo hip…
Nicklas Backstrom and Liza Berg get married in Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom is now a married man. Saturday, the legendary Capitals center got married to longtime partner Liza Berg. The two tied…
TJ Oshie does fully clothed belly flop into pool at Nicklas Backstrom’s rehearsal dinner
Washington Capitals forward TJ Oshie is no stranger to partying in water fully clothed. In fact, he's no stranger to partying at…
Andre Burakovsky’s attending Nicklas Backstrom’s wedding
Nicklas Backstrom's wedding is this weekend and one of the first guests appears to be TJ Oshie and his wife Lauren. Former…
Source: Nicklas Backstrom getting married this weekend in Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom is having a big summer. The Capitals' legendary center had offseason hip surgery that will have a huge say on…
Nicklas Backstrom attends Christian Djoos’ wedding in Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom was spotted in public for the first time since undergoing hip resurfacing surgery in mid-June. Backstrom attended Christian Djoos and…
Capitals expect Nicklas Backstrom to return next season, plan to fill his absence internally
Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan spoke to the media Wednesday morning as the team prepares for the 2022 NHL Draft. One…
Alex Ovechkin comments on Nicklas Backstrom’s hip surgery that has star center out indefinitely
Nicklas Backstrom underwent hip resurfacing surgery in mid-June - a procedure that few athletes, especially at Backstrom's age, have come back from…
Professional athletes that get hip resurfacing surgery typically do not have successful returns
The Washington Capitals announced on Saturday afternoon that legendary center Nicklas Backstrom underwent hip resurfacing surgery. The team called the surgery a…
Nicklas Backstrom: ‘I want to quit on my own terms and not because of injuries’
Every summer, Nicklas Backstrom hands out scholarships, the “Bäckis-stipendiet”, to two young sports stars at his hometown rink in Valbo, Sweden, named…
Nicklas Backstrom gets hip resurfacing surgery
The Washington Capitals announced on Saturday afternoon that forward Nicklas Backstrom underwent hip surgery. The operation was a success, and the Capitals…
Nicklas Backstrom: 2021-22 season review
We kick off the review series with the biggest question of the offseason: what's the future for Nicklas Backstrom?
Report: Nicklas Backstrom could be facing a surgery that is a ‘big challenge’ to come back from
Nicklas Backstrom could be facing an uncertain future if he opts to get another surgery on his hip, Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman, one…
Nicklas Backstrom on the hip issue that hugely impacted his 2021-22 season: ‘We have some decisions to make’
Nicklas Backstrom had a difficult 2021-22 season that started with him on long-term injured reserve for nearly half the season due to…
Capitals believe aging core can still win the Stanley Cup, but lament basically giving series away to Panthers
The Washington Capitals were maddeningly inconsistent and had mediocre goaltending during the regular season while the Panthers set a salary cap record…
Anthony Mantha’s Herculean effort in Game Three powers Capitals to win
If you had to pick one Capitals player that was the biggest difference-maker on Saturday, Anthony Mantha would arguably be that guy.…
