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2024-07-16
Reports from Russia indicate that Evgeny Kuznetsov will terminate his NHL contract with the Carolina Hurricanes and return home to
Oct 29, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) controls the puck during the first period against the San Jose Sharks at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-USA TODAY Sports
2023-11-06
Due to issues with his surgically repaired left hip, Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom likely won’t return this season, general
Feb 18, 2023; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates during the warmups before the game against the Carolina Hurricanes during the 2023 Stadium Series ice hockey game at Carter-Finley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports
2023-11-01
Nicklas Backstrom announced Wednesday he is stepping away from the Washington Capitals due to an injury. The 35-year-old center and
Apr 13, 2019; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals right wing Tom Wilson (43) celebrates with Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) after scoring a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes in the third period in game two of the first round of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Capital One Arena. The Capitals won 4-3 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2023-01-07
Washington Capitals forwards Nicklas Backstrom and Tom Wilson will make their respective season debuts on Sunday against the visiting Columbus
Apr 12, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates with the puck as Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (49) chases in the third period in the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
2022-07-06
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom intends to play next season after undergoing hip surgery last month, general manager Brian MacLellan