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Washington Capitals News / Daily Faceoff / July 30
Why former Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom wasn't ready to give up on hockey

Why former Capitals star Nicklas Backstrom wasn't ready to give up on hockey

The 37-year-old hasn’t played in almost two years after undergoing hip surgery.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / June 20, 2024
Capitals could find much-needed salary-cap space in T.J. Oshie, Niklas Backstrom

Capitals could find much-needed salary-cap space in T.J. Oshie, Niklas Backstrom

The Capitals are strapped for cash. According to CapFriendly, with just over $3.7 million in salary cap space, GM Brian MacLellan must make big decisions to ensure the team gets better and younger before October.

Capitals taking gamble in acquiring Pierre-Luc Dubois
Grading the Dubois for Kuemper trade: Washington and L.A. pull a stone-cold stunner
Who are the current captains of every NHL team?
The 'Most points in an NHL postseason' quiz

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