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  • Morning Flurries: Ovechkin makes history with goal number 385
    • Morning Flurries: Ovechkin makes history with goal number 385
    John A. Babiak Celebrating the new leader in NHL goal scored. Taking a break from all things Colorado Avalanche, the weekend all the hockey world focused their attention on Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record. And that he did with signature record-tying then breaking power play goals to make Ovi the NHL’s all-time goals leader. First for number 894 there ...2025
  • • Preview: Washington Capitals @ Winnipeg Jets
    After dealing with the disappointment of a loss to a bottom 5 NHL team in their last contest, the Winnipeg Jets have to regroup quickly in preparation for a match against the Washington Capitals. The Best of the West versus the Beast of the East type game. The #1 ranked Caps visiting the #2 ranked Jets with the President’s Trophy possibly on the line. Our squad shouldn’t need any ̶...2025
  • • Preview: Winnipeg Jets @ Washington Capitals
    Well, the month of February is upon us and what a way to start off a new month….with a hockey match between the NHL’s top two teams!! This Saturday gives us fans the chance to see the best team in the West, the Winnipeg Jets (36-14-3), take on the top squad in the East, the Washington Capitals (34-11-6) in a clash of titans. There are a lot of similarities this season between the t...2025
  • Pivoting Down The Middle: A Look At Washington Capitals’ Rebuild At Center Position Over Last 18 Months
    • Pivoting Down The Middle: A Look At Washington Capitals’ Rebuild At Center Position Over Last 18 Months
    The Washington Capitals are set to enter the 2024-25 season without either of their long-time top-six centermen, Nicklas Backstrom or Evgeny Kuznetsov. In fact, all four of their centers from Game 5 of the 2018 Stanley Cup Final against the … Continue reading →...2024
  • Washington Capitals Should Focus On Creating More Salary Cap Flexibility Before Opening Night
    • Washington Capitals Should Focus On Creating More Salary Cap Flexibility Before Opening Night
    Assuming the Washington Capitals will be without Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie this season, the team currently has $4,768,333 in NHL salary cap space. However, there are opportunities to grow that amount and the team should take it. Washington has … Continue reading →...2024
  • • Revisiting the Capitals’ Bondra-Laich Trade with Ottawa
    Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played for the Washington Capitals, Peter Bondra was statistically the best player in the franchise’s history. Selected in the eighth round (156th overall) of…...2024

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Nicklas Backstrom injury and suspension

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    2025
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  • Capitals React To Nicklas Bäckström’s Decision To Step Away From The Game
    • Capitals React To Nicklas Bäckström’s Decision To Step Away From The Game
    The Washington Capitals were notified with the unfortunate news on Monday that forward Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game due to his health.   “Given my ongoing injury situation, I decided to take some time and step away … Continue reading →...2023
  • Nicklas Backstrom Steps Away from Hockey, Capitals React
    • Nicklas Backstrom Steps Away from Hockey, Capitals React
    The post Nicklas Backstrom Steps Away from Hockey, Capitals React appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Washington Capitals are reacting to news that Nicklas Backstrom is stepping away from hockey to focus on injury issues. What now? The post Nicklas Backstrom Steps Away from Hockey, Capitals React appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2023
  • Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom announces he's stepping away from team due to injury
    • Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom announces he's stepping away from team due to injury
    Backstrom, an alternate captain for Washington, registered just one assist in eight games this season...2023
  • • Backstrom taking time away from hockey, Capitals with ‘ongoing injury situation’
    Nicklas Backstrom is taking time away from hockey because of what the Washington Capitals forward called “my ongoing injury situation.” “This is a difficult decision, but one that I feel is right for my health at this time,” Backstrom said … Continue reading → The post Backstrom taking time away from hockey, Capitals with ‘ongoing injury situation’ first appeare...2023
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  • Caps' Backstrom taking leave for health reasons
    • Caps' Backstrom taking leave for health reasons
    Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an "ongoing injury situation" after a slow start to the season on his artificial left hip....2023
  • Washington Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Says He Will Step Away From Hockey Due To Health Reasons
    • Washington Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Says He Will Step Away From Hockey Due To Health Reasons
    The Washington Capitals and center Nicklas Backstrom announced on Wednesday morning that the 35-year-old will step away from the game. He underwent hip resurfacing surgery on June 18, 2022, his second hip procedure in seven years, and missed the first … Continue reading →...2023
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  • Nicklas Backstrom Ready For Start Of Training Camp After “Normal” Off-season
    • Nicklas Backstrom Ready For Start Of Training Camp After “Normal” Off-season
    Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom described his off-season in one word: Normal. A word that he has not been able to use in years. His future was very uncertain after he underwent hip resurfacing surgery. He miraculously returned to Washington’s … Continue reading →...2023
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  • “…We Want A Chance to Win and We Will Do Everything For That”: Now Pain-Free and Hungry For Another Stanley Cup, Nicklas Backstrom Looks Ahead To A Full Season
    • “…We Want A Chance to Win and We Will Do Everything For That”: Now Pain-Free and Hungry For Another Stanley Cup, Nicklas Backstrom Looks Ahead To A Full Season
    Photo: NHL.com In recent seasons, Washington Capitals Center Nicklas Backstrom had been plagued by a lingering hip injury and declining production. However, Backstrom has no doubt that he can return to the high level of production he had shown in … Continue reading →...2023
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Nicklas Backstrom lifestyle

  • • Nicklas Backstrom: “It’s Been Tough, Mentally, If I’m Being Completely Honest”
    Photo: Amelia Mauritzon/Gefle Dagblad The Washington Capitals off-season is now going full force, with many of the players currently on vacation with family and friends, and even a few players already returning to workouts for the upcoming season. The down … Continue reading →...2023

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  • 2025
    "com/miN550EEg1— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 6, 2025 Former teammate Nicklas Backstrom was on hand to celebrate Ovechkin’s achievement as well as his family, Gretzky and Commissioner Gary Bettman."

  • 2024
    "The Washington Capitals are set to enter the 2024-25 season without either of their long-time top-six centermen, Nicklas Backstrom or Evgeny Kuznetsov."

  • 2023
    "Nicklas Backstrom opened the scoring with a power play goal in the first period and Garnet Hathaway notched his … Continue reading →"

  • 2022
    "Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin's popular commercial with teammate Nicklas Backstrom for MassMutual has been pulled after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a company spokesperson confirmed to ESPN's Greg Wyshynski on Tuesday."

  • 2021
    "Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom said there is no timetable for his return from a hip injury, making him a long shot to play in the season opener Oct."

  • 2020
    "The Capitals have given longtime center Nicklas Backstrom a five-year, $46 million deal."

  • 2019
    "A fast-paced first period that ended 0-0 rolled into a second period that saw a Blue Jackets goal, followed by the third period Caps answer, and an eventual finisher by TJ Oshie off a rebound from a Nicklas Backstrom shot."

  • 2018
    "Nicklas Backstrom scored the winning goal with 43 seconds left and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-2         "

  • 2017
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  • 2016
    "PHILADELPHIA - Nicklas Backstrom scored, Braden Holtby had 26 saves, and the Washington Captials beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Sunday in Game 6 to win the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals."

  • 2015
    "Swedish hockey star Nicklas Backstrom has dropped his appeal against the IOC ruling that he committed a doping violation at the Sochi Olympics."

  • 2014
    "The assist on a goal by Nicklas Backstrom 10:18 into the period gave Ovechkin his."

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Nicklas Backstrom trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • Washington Capitals Should Focus On Creating More Salary Cap Flexibility Before Opening Night
    2024
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  • • NHL Rumors: Senators, Capitals, Maple Leafs, Flames
    In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators are being forced to forfeit a first-round draft pick in the failed 2022 Evgenii Dadonov trade. Meanwhile, Nicklas Backstrom has released a…...2023
  • • Game #70 Preview: Blue Jackets wrap extended road trip with visit to swooning Capitals
    Photo by Ben Jackson/NHLI via Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Columbus Blue Jackets @ Washington CapitalsTuesday, March 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM ESTCapital One Arena, Washington, DCTV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s blog: Japers’ Rink Columbus Blue Jackets, 21-41-7, 49 points, 8th Metro, 16th East@Washington Capitals, 33-31-7, 73 points, 6th Metro, 10th East The Columb...2023
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  • • Game #51 Preview: Remember our playoff series All Too Well as CBJ host the best goalscorer ever
    Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images Here’s what you need to know. Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue JacketsTuesday, January 31, 2023 - 7:00 PM ETNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: Bally’s Sports Ohio - Radio: WBNS FMOpponent’s blog: Japers’ Rink Washington Capitals, 26-20-6, 58 points, 4th Metro, 7th East@Columbus Blue Jackets, 15-32-3, 33 points, 8th Metro, 16th East The Columbus Blue...2023
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  • • An early check-in on the Metro Division
    Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images How do the Jackets’ rivals stack up relative to their preseason expectations? Coming into this season, the biggest obstacle to the Columbus Blue Jackets making the playoffs — besides their own youth and inexperience, coaching, or defense — was the high level of competition within the Metropolitan Division. The Jackets finished sixth last year, and nearly...2022
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  • • Colorado Avalanche Top 25 Under 25: #5 Ben Meyers
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Can he stick in the NHL lineup? The Top 25 Under 25 is a collaboration by members of the Mile High Hockey staff. Eight writers have ranked players under the age of 25 as of August 1, 2022, in the Colorado Avalanche organization. Each participant used their own metric of value to rank each player. Now, we’ll count down each of the 25 players ranked. Last season’...2022
  • • Capitals Operating as Though Nicklas Backstrom Won’t Be Back
    The Washington Capitals don't expect to have Nicklas Backstrom back for the regular season. What does that mean for the trade deadline? The post Capitals Operating as Though Nicklas Backstrom Won’t Be Back appeared first on NHL Trade Talk....2022
  • • Metro Division Check In: Where do the Columbus Blue Jackets fit in as free agency settles down?
    James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports With several off-season moves in the books, let’s check in with the rest of the division and see where Columbus fits in the hierarchy. Now that the first wave of free agency has mostly passed with only two marquee free agents remaining unsigned (Nazem Kadri and John Klingberg), we are into the doldrums of the offseason. With most major changes out of the way...2022
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  • • Preview: Ovechkin, Capitals in Denver to battle Avalanche
    Photo by Tony Quinn/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Colorado looks to extend their winning streak to ten games against the Capitals. Tonight the Colorado Avalanche welcome the Washington Capitals for an evening contest at Ball Arena. The Avalanche have won nine in a row and are looking to win ten straight for the second time this season. Washington sits in fourth place in the Metropolit...2022
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Avs welcome Capitals as Ovechkin looks for goal No. 700
    Photo by Michael Martin/NHLI via Getty Images If the Avs can hold off Ovi and the Caps, Colorado could move into 1st in the Central Division with a win tonight The Colorado Avalanche, winners of eight of their last nine, welcome the Washington Capitals to Denver tonight in the team’s final game before the Stadium Series on the base of the Air Force Academy on Saturday evening. Alexander Ovec...2020
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Nicklas Backstrom stats and results

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  • • The Capitals Career of Mike Ridley
    Looking at the top-ten points leaders in Washington Capitals history, some names stick out immediately. Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom are the top two with 1,550 and 1,033 points, respectively.…...2024
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  • • Game #70 Preview: Blue Jackets wrap extended road trip with visit to swooning Capitals
    2023
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  • • No Pot O’ Gold Here: Capitals Fall to Blues, 5-2; Martin Fehervary & Nicklas Backstrom Score
    Photo: John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images The Washington Capitals fell to the St. Louis Blues by a score of 5-2 Friday night at Capital One Arena. The loss dropped the Capitals’ record to 33-30-7 and 73 points on the season. … Continue reading →...2023
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  • • Game #51 Preview: Remember our playoff series All Too Well as CBJ host the best goalscorer ever
    2023
  • • Game #39 Preview/Gamethread: Blue Jackets visit Capitals
    Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Here’s what you need to know Sunday, January 8, 2023 - 5:00 P.M. ESTCapital One Arena - Washington DCTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink Columbus Blue Jackets (12-24-2, 26 points, 8th Metro, 16th East) at Washington Capitals (22-14-6, 50 points, 4th Metro, 6th East) After an unlikely win yesterday against the division-leading Car...2023
  • • Metro Division Check-In: December Edition
    Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images What’s up with our division mates? I first wrote about the Metropolitan Division standings back in late October, and since then things have shuffled up a bit. So let’s take a look at what the teams ahead of the Blue Jackets. Yes, everyone is ahead of Columbus at this point (they were 7th last time). I said then “the Jackets visit New Jersey, and upon th...2022
  • • An early check-in on the Metro Division
    2022
  • • Preview: Ovechkin, Capitals in Denver to battle Avalanche
    2022

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  • • Morning Flurries: Ovechkin makes history with goal number 385
    2025
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  • • Preview: Washington Capitals @ Winnipeg Jets
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  • • Nicklas Backstrom: “It’s Been Tough, Mentally, If I’m Being Completely Honest”
    2023
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  • • Game #62 Preview/Gamethread: Capitals @ Jackets
    Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Let’s keep the wins coming! Thursday, March 17, 2022 - 7:00 EDTNationwide Arena, Columbus, OHTV: Bally Sports Ohio; Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink Columbus Blue Jackets (31-27-3, 65 points, 5th Metro, 9th East) vs. Washington Capitals (33-18-10, 76 points, 4th Metro, 8th East) After a solid 4-1 win over the Ottawa Senators last night, the Blue Jack...2022
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  • • Game 11 Preview: Blue Jackets return from five-day break against Washington
    Photo by Randy Litzinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Starting off an all-Metropolitan weekend in Columbus Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue JacketsFriday, November 12, 2021 - 7:00 EasternNationwide Arena, Columbus, OhioTV: Bally Sports Ohio - Radio: 97.1 FMOpponent’s Blog: Japer’s Rink Washington Capitals (6-2-4, 16 points, 3rd Metropolitan, 5th East)*atColumbus Blue Jackets (7-3-0...2021
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  • • Colorado Avalanche dropped by Washington Capitals 3-2
    Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images A strong start unraveled by special teams A tough matchup unfolded for the Colorado Avalanche in this contest against the Washington Capitals. Moved to prime time to accommodate Alex Ovechkin’s quest for 700 career goals, it was the other talented players who ended up beating the Avalanche in a third period come from behind victory which ended in a 3-2 wi...2020
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  • • Game #30 Preview: Columbus Blue Jackets seek low scoring game against Washington Capitals
    Photo by Jamie Sabau/NHLI via Getty Images Why, that’s some nice, heavy armor ya got there, Goliath! Monday, December 9, 2019 - 7:00 EST Capital One Arena, Washington, District of Columbia TV: FSOH; Radio: 97.1 FM Opponent’s Blog: Japers’ Rink Columbus Blue Jackets (11-14-4, 26 pts, 7th Metro, 13th East) @ Washington Capitals (22-4-5, 49 pts, 1st Metro, 1st East) The Washington Capitals ha...2019
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  • • Alexander Ovechkin Scores 1,000th NHL Point: Highlights, Comments and Reaction
    2017
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  • • Alexander Ovechkin Scores 1,000th NHL Point: Highlights, Comments and Reaction
    2017
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  • • NHL Playoffs Roundup: Capitals Only Delaying the Inevitable with Game 5 Win
    2016

Top Nicklas Backstrom news

  • • NHL Playoff Capsules
    PHILADELPHIA - Nicklas Backstrom scored, Braden Holtby had 26 saves, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Sunday to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Capitals, who won the series in six games, will p......2016
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  • • Capitals close out Flyers in 6 games with 1-0 victory
    PHILADELPHIA - Nicklas Backstrom scored, Braden Holtby had 26 saves, and the Washington Captials beat the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 on Sunday in Game 6 to win the series 4-2 and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Capitals will pl......2016
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  • • Nicklas Backstrom banged up, will miss game at Colorado
    DENVER - Washington Capitals coach Barry Trotz says centre Nicklas Backstrom is dinged up and won't play Friday night against Colorado. Trotz said it's for precautionary reasons after Backstrom was "banged up a little bit" at Philadelphia on ......2016
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  • • Capitals beat Senators to clinch top spot in the Eastern Conference
    OTTAWA - The Washington Capitals clinched the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 4-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators Tuesday night. Mike Richards, Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie, with an empty net, scored for the Capi......2016
  • • Nicklas Backstrom leads Swedish World Cup team
    NEW YORK, N.Y. - Forward Nicklas Backstrom, two-time Norris Trophy defenceman Erik Karlsson and 2012 Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Henrik Lundqvist are among the first 16 players selected to Sweden's World Cup of Hockey roster. Also selected w......2016
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  • • Capitals Cage Bruins In Beantown, 2-1; Nicklas Backstrom Scores 2nd Goal In Three Games
    Photo by Richard T Gagnon/Getty Images The Washington Capitals downed the Boston Bruins, 2-1 Saturday afternoon at TD Garden in Boston, Mass. Nicklas Backstrom opened the scoring with a power play goal in the first period and Garnet Hathaway notched his … Continue reading →...2023
  • • Assessing The Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Quandary
    This past summer, Nicklas Backstrom decided to take on an intensive and potentially career-impacting hip resurfacing surgery. By all accounts the surgery went well, as he  eventually out-performed the odds of returning to the ice during the 2022-23 season. He ended … Continue reading →...2023
  • • Capitals re-sign Backstrom to 5-year, $46M deal
    2020

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  • • Preview: Washington Capitals @ Winnipeg Jets
    2025
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  • Capitals Work On Power Play
    • Capitals Work On Power Play
    The Washington Capitals ran power play drills during the fourth day of training camp ahead of Thursday’s second preseason game against the Detroit Red Wings. The first unit is filled with familiar faces: Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, John Carlson, TJ … Continue reading →...2023
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  • Highlights From Day One Of Washington Capitals 2023 Training Camp
    • Highlights From Day One Of Washington Capitals 2023 Training Camp
    The Washington Capitals held their first day of on-ice activities for 2023 training camp on Thursday. Here are a few of the highlights from Day 1 of camp: The Skate Test The first group included Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom, Nic Dowd, … Continue reading →...2023
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  • Nicklas Backstrom Feels “Way Better” After First Day Of Capitals 2023 Training Camp
    • Nicklas Backstrom Feels “Way Better” After First Day Of Capitals 2023 Training Camp
    Washington Capitals 2023 training camp officially began on Wednesday with off-ice activities, which included team meetings and player physicals. Thursday morning was the first official day for on-ice activities for the Capitals at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The team ran through … Continue reading →...2023
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  • Nicklas Backstrom And Joel Edmundson Join Capitals Informal Skates
    • Nicklas Backstrom And Joel Edmundson Join Capitals Informal Skates
    With training camp less than a month away, more Capitals players are making their way to MedStar Capitals Iceplex for informal skates. Nicklas Backstrom and Joel Edmundson were the latest to arrive on Monday morning.  Last offseason, Backstrom underwent hip … Continue reading →...2023
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  • • Elias Lindholm participated in a horse carting race with Calle Jarnkrok and Nicklas Backstrom
    2023
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  • • Assessing The Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom Quandary
    2023
  • • Game #70 Preview: Blue Jackets wrap extended road trip with visit to swooning Capitals
    2023
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  • • Nicklas Backstrom Moves Into Top 10 In Games Played Among Swedish-born Players
    John McCreary/NHLI via Getty Images While it took a long time, Nicklas Backstrom’s return to the Washington Capitals’ lineup was a welcome one earlier in the year. No. 19 is already one of the best players in the history of … Continue reading →...2023
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  • • Game #51 Preview: Remember our playoff series All Too Well as CBJ host the best goalscorer ever
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  • • Breaking Down the NHL's 2015 Calder Trophy Candidates
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