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NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 19
NHL Rumors: Activity continues to pick up as NHL heads towards trade freeze
Kent Wilson of the Calgary Sun: Wilson writes now that the smoke has settled on the Quinn Hughes trade from the Vancouver Canucks to the Minnesota Wild, attention is turning to the Calgary Flames and Rasmus Andersson.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 18
Capitals’ John Carlson passes Nicklas Backstrom on all-time list during Kings win
Alex Ovechkin, John Carlson and Nicklas Backstrom have been synonymous with the Washington Capitals franchise for the past two decades. The trio of Stanley
Washington Capitals News / Inside The Rink / August 21, 2025
Nicklas Backstrom: An Underrated Capitals Legend
Long-time Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom officially stepped away from the NHL after his contract expired earlier this summer. The 37-year-old had not played a game since October 2023 due to continued issues after a hip-resurfacing surgery.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / August 15, 2025
Former Capitals Star Up To Old Tricks In SHL
The Washington Capitals were set for a longtime with Alex Ovechkin firing home perfect passes from Nicklas Backstrom, something that the Swedish playmaker made a career out of.
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / July 30, 2025
Nicklas Backstrom said he’s 'full of energy' after hip rehab ahead of his professional comeback.
After nearly two decades in North America, Nicklas Backstrom is heading home nearly two full years after playing his final NHL game with the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / Oilersnation / July 29, 2025
NHL Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom to resume playing career in Sweden
Nicklas Backstrom is getting his playing career started again, back where it all began. Swedish Hockey League club Brynas IF announced on Monday that they had agreed to a contract with the former star centre of the Washington Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 28, 2025
Nicklas Backstrom breaks silence after signing with hometown team in Sweden
The Washington Capitals are heading into a transitional period after Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time goals record. While they keep adding young players to their team, players from the 2018 Stanley Cup squad are heading out.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / July 28, 2025
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom Officially Signs in Sweden
After 17 NHL seasons from 2007 to 2024, one of the most notable Washington Capitals players of all time is heading home to continue his career. Longtime Capitals center Niklas Backstrom has officially signed a contract with Brynas IF of the Swedish professional league.
Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 28, 2025
Former Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom to resume career in Sweden
One of the premier playmakers of this era is heading home. On Monday, Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League announced that the team has signed longtime NHLer Nicklas Bäckström.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / July 27, 2025
Oilers Trade Candidates, Backstrom Signs in SHL & More NHL Rumours
In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Nicklas Backstrom is believed to be heading back to Sweden to close out his playing career and is likely signing with Brynas IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / July 14, 2025
Alex Ovechkin Reveals True Thoughts On Longtime Teammate Nicklas Backstrom
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is sharing his true view on his longtime teammate Nicklas Backstrom, who recently had to retire because of injuries.
Washington Capitals News / Blade of Steel / May 18, 2025
Former Stanley Cup Champion and No. 4 Pick Comes Out of Retirement to Join New Team
Just when it seemed the playing career of 2018 Stanley Cup champion Nicklas Backstrom was over, he's agreed to play one more year - but not with the Capitals.
Washington Capitals News / Breakaway on SI / May 16, 2025
Capitals Legend Signs With Swedish Team
After more than a year away from the game, Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom will finally return to hockey, but sadly not in the NHL. According to Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet, Backstrom plans to sign a one-year deal with Brynäs IF of the Swedish Hockey League, the team he played with before Washington.
Washington Capitals News / House of Hockey / April 24, 2025
Capitals fans saddened over decision by longtime franchise star Nicklas Backstrom
Capitals fans everywhere are left saddened by the latest decision from longtime franchise star forward Nicklas Backstrom, who hasn't played since late 2023.
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / April 7, 2025
Alex Ovechkin's Powerful Message to Nicklas Backstrom After Breaking NHL Record
Sunday was a special one for a lot of people in the hockey realm, with Washington Capitals superstar forward Alex Ovechkin finally breaking his short-lived tie with NHL legend Wayne Gretzky for the most goals ever in the league.
Washington Capitals News / Athlon Sports / March 21, 2025
Nicklas Backstrom Breaks Silence on Watching Ovechkin's Record Chase
Nicklas Backstrom hasn't played in an NHL game since October 2023. The Washington Capitals all-time assists leader (762) has battled issues with his left hip that caused him to have resurfacing surgery in 2022. In turn, Alex Ovechkin's right-hand man throughout a legendary career has had to watch from afar as No.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / December 11, 2024
Watch: Alex Ovechkin gets help from an old friend during injury recovery
Ovi was seen skating before the Capitals' practice on Wednesday, and he had some help from an old teammate.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / December 1, 2023
Capitals are winning again, but it's not Alex Ovechkin leading the way
The Capitals have returned to playing playoff-level hockey this season, and Tom Wilson and the youngsters are the biggest reason why.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / February 20, 2023
Can the Capitals keep their playoff streak alive?
With 24 games left in the regular season, the Washington Capitals are 28-24-6 and one point outside the playoff picture. Missing the postseason for the first time since 2014 is a possibility.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / June 18, 2022
Capitals' 15-year veteran Nicklas Backstrom undergoes hip surgery
Washington Capitals veteran center Nicklas Bäckström's hip injury kept him out of action for the first two months of the 2021-22 NHL season.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 5, 2022
Panthers bounce back from Game 1 collapse to blow out Capitals
The Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals are even at one game each in a first round series after the Panthers won 5-1 in Game 2 on Thursday.
NHL News / Yardbarker / May 3, 2022
Capitals rally in third period to upset top-seeded Panthers in Game 1
The Washington Capitals have a 1-0 lead against the top team in the Eastern Conference after beating the Florida Panthers, 4-2, on Tuesday.
Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker / March 26, 2022
Capitals fans salute Nicklas Backstrom's 1,000th career point by showering the ice with apples
In the third period, with the Capitals tied 2-2 with the New Jersey Devils, Backstrom wristed home the go-ahead goal to an eruption from the Washington faithful.
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