The Washington Capitals have been tearing D.C. up with their epic Cup celebrations over the last few days. However, one of ...

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom underwent invasive surgery on his left hip, a move that could sideline him long ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — 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 ...

The Washington Capitals will be without one of their best players for Game 4 against the Boston Bruins, as sniper Nicklas Backstrom was handed a one-game suspension on Tuesday night for a ...

Nicklas Backstrom said he’s “full of energy” after hip rehab ahead of his professional comeback. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After nearly two decades in North America, Nicklas Backstrom is ...

On Thursday, Nicklas Backstrom will play in his 1,000th career NHL game, all with the Washington Capitals. Backstrom's career began in 2007 and there have been a number of incredible moments since ...

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 ...

ELMONT, N.Y. — Nicklas Backstrom walked into the visiting dressing room Sunday, after Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record, with an awestruck look on his face. Backstrom, who ...