Nicklas Backstrom names his favorite assist on an Alex Ovechkin goal
Nicklas Backstrom's favorite apple on an Alex Ovechkin goal came on the same day of his favorite moment with his longtime running…
Brooks Laich tells story of Capitals teammates offering him $6,000 to eat poutine at a bar: ‘I’m like, I’m not eating it, because I was an obsessive health nut’
During his playing career with the Washington Capitals, Brooks Laich proved that he couldn't be tempted by even the finest of Canadian…
Nicklas Backstrom may not play during 2026-27 SHL season due to injury problems, but will be listed on Brynäs roster
Nicklas Backstrom is set to be on Brynäs' roster for the 2026-27 SHL season, but it's unknown if he will ever take…
Nicklas Backstrom unsure if he’ll continue hockey career after Brynäs eliminated from SHL playoffs: ‘It’s a tough question right now’
Nicklas Backstrom's return season in the SHL has ended sooner than he would have wished. Backstrom and the rest of Brynäs IF…
Alex Ovechkin names the three forwards, two defensemen, and goaltender that he believes are the best Capitals he’s ever played with
During his 21-season NHL career, Alex Ovechkin has played with a boatload of super-talented players on the Washington Capitals. But what if…
Nicklas Backstrom’s Northern Virginia home sells for $11 million
Nicklas Backstrom’s remaining ties to the Washington DC area have ended with the sale of his home. Backstrom's Northern Virginia mansion was…
Nicklas Backstrom congratulates John Carlson for passing him for second on the Capitals’ all-time games list: ‘Love you, buddy’
After suiting up against the Los Angeles Kings, John Carlson officially passed Nicklas Backstrom for second on the Washington Capitals' all-time games…
John Carlson will overtake Nicklas Backstrom on notable franchise leaderboard if he plays against Kings
The Washington Capitals were without veteran defenseman John Carlson against the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night. Carlson missed out on the…
Alex Ovechkin names the three former Washington Capitals players that he misses playing with the most
During his 21-season career in the NHL, Alex Ovechkin has suited up alongside a staggering 39.1 percent of all Capitals players who…
Nicklas Backstrom scores first SHL goal since resuming hockey career with Brynäs IF
Nicklas Backstrom has hit paydirt for the first time this season. The former Capitals great scored with 59 seconds remaining in the…
Nicklas Backstrom bloodied by high stick, tallies assist on Michal Kempny goal in Brynäs’ 5-2 loss to Malmö
Nicklas Backstrom did not have a fun night for Brynäs IF in the SHL on Thursday. Not only did Brynäs see their…
John Carlson needed Rasmus Sandin’s help to watch Nicklas Backstrom’s SHL games: ‘John’s called me about 65 times this summer trying to get my logins’
ARLINGTON, VA -- Nicklas Backstrom is currently plying his trade in Sweden, but that hasn’t stopped his former teammates from cheering him…
Alex Ovechkin has been keeping up with Nicklas Backstrom’s SHL games: ‘We all miss him here. I hope he’s going to do well.”
Nicklas Backstrom's time in DC officially came to an end this summer after close to two decades. The Washington Capitals franchise legend…
Nicklas Backstrom records first two points of SHL regular season in Brynäs’ wild 7-5 loss to Luleå
Nicklas Backstrom is officially on the board this season. In his second regular-sseason game back with the SHL's Brynäs IF, the Washington…
Nicklas Backstrom plays over 20 minutes in SHL return game: ‘It’s wonderful to play hockey and be back’
Nicklas Backstrom received a hero's welcome in his first Swedish Hockey League game since 2007 - a span of 6,753 days. The…
TJ Oshie says Nicklas Backstrom told him that his body’s ‘feeling great’ and he’s ‘having an absolute blast’ playing in the SHL
Nicklas Backstrom returned to professional hockey this summer after his contract with the Washington Capitals expired and his family moved back to…
Nicklas Backstrom tallies assist on game-winning goal, lands huge hit in Brynäs IF’s 4-2 victory over KAC Klagenfurt
Nicklas Backstrom played in what Brynäs IF termed, per a Grok translation, his "first competitive match since the comeback," on Thursday. He…
Nicklas Backstrom assists on both of Brynäs’ goals in 3-2 preseason loss to MoDo, has 4 points in first 2 exhibition games
Nicklas Backstrom's impressive start to the preseason continued on Thursday. The former Washington Capitals centerman registered two assists in Brynäs IF's 3-2…
Nicklas Backstrom on his first game back with Brynäs IF: ‘To be completely honest, it was a bit of a whirlwind. I was pretty nervous.’
Nicklas Backstrom may not have played for nearly two years, but the 37-year-old center was impressive in his first game back with…
Nicklas Backstrom’s still got it
Nicklas Backstrom played in his first competitive game on Thursday since stepping away from hockey with the Washington Capitals on November 1,…
