Nicklas Backstrom wants no credit as Alex Ovechkin approaches the NHL goals record: ‘Obviously this is all him’
ARLINGTON, VA -- For close to two decades, Alex Ovechkin pursued history with Nicklas Backstrom by his side. The pair grew up…
Nicklas Backstrom will travel with Capitals to games when Alex Ovechkin gets closer to NHL goals record: ‘Soon, I think’
Nicklas Backstrom met with reporters at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Friday to talk about Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals…
Alex Ovechkin reunited with NHL Award trophies he’s won as his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s goals record nears end
ARLINGTON, VA -- Hockey history came to DC to celebrate the Washington Capitals’ Rock the Red era. As part of the Caps’…
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom meet their duo bobblehead
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom got to meet their dual bobblehead, both smol and lorge, hours before the Washington Capitals are set…
Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green holding public autograph signings this week to promote Capitals’ ‘Rock The Red’ Era game
Washington Capitals fans will have several special opportunities this week to get items signed by players from the "Rock The Red" Era.…
Capitals reveal design of giveaway Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom duo bobblehead for ‘Rock The Red’ Era Night
The Washington Capitals will host their fourth of five 50th Anniversary Era Nights on March 7. The Capitals will celebrate the 'Rock…
Washington Capitals release 50th anniversary season Courage Caps
One of the Washington Capitals' more popular charitable initiatives is back. Tuesday, the Capitals released special 50th Anniversary season Courage Caps. The…
Capitals unveil Stanley Cup championship plaque at Washington Harbour where they once swam in fountains: ‘In Vegas They Became Champions… Here They Became Legends’
WASHINGTON, DC -- Nearly seven years after the Washington Capitals swam in fountains to celebrate their 2018 Stanley Cup championship, the team,…
Nicklas Backstrom, TJ Oshie, and Karl Alzner attend first Capitals practice back from 4 Nations Face-Off break
The Washington Capitals had three special guests at practice on Wednesday. Nicklas Backstrom and TJ Oshie, both currently on long-term injured reserve,…
Capitals to unveil Stanley Cup championship plaque where Alex Ovechkin once swam in fountains
The site of the Washington Capitals' Stanley Cup fountain celebration is set to receive historical landmark-like treatment. On Friday, February 21, the…
Nicklas Backstrom assists Alex Ovechkin on the ice as he recovers from fractured fibula
Alex Ovechkin skated again before Washington Capitals practice, but this time, he had a special guest helping him. Ovechkin's all-time favorite center,…
The NHL salary cap could see a greater increase than expected, which would be a big boost for the Capitals
After the NHL’s Board of Governors meetings in early October, reports emerged that the league's salary cap would increase by $4.5 million…
With Alex Ovechkin out of the lineup, the Capitals are now missing players that have put up a combined 3,440 career points
The Washington Capitals announced that Alex Ovechkin will be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury on Tuesday. For the first time in his 20-season…
Nicklas Backstrom, Braden Holtby, and Devante Smith-Pelly to sign autographs at Toys For Tots event in Prince Frederick
Washington Capitals 2018 Stanley Cup champions Nicklas Backstrom, Braden Holtby, and Devante Smith-Pelly, will make a rare public appearance together on Saturday,…
Nicklas Backstrom has given Dylan Strome advice on how to be Alex Ovechkin’s center: ‘He’s always very, very supportive and very kind to me’
Despite not playing in games with the Washington Capitals, Nicklas Backstrom is still finding ways to help the team win. Dylan Strome, who…
Dylan Strome has assisted on all 10 of Alex Ovechkin’s goals to start the year putting him in Backstromian territory
Coming into the 2024-25 season, many thought offseason acquisition Pierre-Luc Dubois would center Alex Ovechkin. Instead, Dubois has formed a powerful trio…
Capitals intro 2024-25 season with hype video featuring franchise legends and fans celebrating 50th anniversary
The Washington Capitals will drop the puck on their 50th anniversary season, Saturday night. After a grueling Training Camp, a long preseason…
Caps 50 Fest brought together the greatest players in Capitals history for a memorable night: ‘A lot of guys feel pretty special’
WASHINGTON, DC -- The Washington Capitals brought together their current 2024-25 team, over 70 alumni, the Stanley Cup, and one of the…
Nicklas Backstrom watches Caps practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Nicklas Backstrom was spotted at MedStar Capitals Iceplex on Thursday morning. The legendary Capitals centerman took in the first half of practice…
Nicklas Backstrom holding celebrity mini-golf event to benefit NB19 Assist Scholarship Fund
Nicklas Backstrom is hosting a fun event on Monday, October 14, which you should absolutely consider attending. The 2018 Stanley Cup champion…
