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This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. The day had finally ...
Ex-Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom, who last played in 2023, is leaving the NHL to return to Sweden. He has ...
After missing the last two seasons with the Washington Capitals, Nicklas Backstrom is making his long-awaited return to the ...
When Caps center Nicklas Bäckström was elbowed in the face by then- Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque on January 3, it was clear right away that the news on the injury would not be good. While ...
Nicklas Bäckström Is Starting to Find His Rhythm With the Capitals The 34-year-old has only played 11 total games this season due to injury and illness, but is back at a much-needed time for the ...
Bäckström, 34, has spent his entire NHL career with the Capitals since making his debut at age 19 in 2007. In 15 seasons and 1,058 games played with the team, Bäckström has 1,011 points with ...
Star center Nicklas Bäckström, who has been out of the lineup since suffering a concussion on a hit to the head by Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque on Jan. 3, is nearing a return to the lineup.
With Nicklas Bäckström, Anthony Mantha, T.J. Oshie, and Vítek Vaněček back at practice, the Capitals are preparing for a final playoff push.
Swedish ice hockey player Nicklas Bäckström is set to receive his Olympic silver medal despite having missed the final after testing positive for a banned substance. Sweden were well beaten 3-0 by ...