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 ...

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 artificial left ...

Capitals alternate captain Nicklas Backstrom recorded his 1,000th career point in his 1,037th NHL game Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, becoming the second player in franchise ...

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Nicklas Backstrom, arguably one of the best professional hockey players of the last 20 years, has found a buyer for his 16,000 square-foot McLean home.

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will be taking some time to step away from the game for health reasons, the team announced Wednesday. The 35-year-old underwent resurfacing surgery on his ...

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Washington Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan said it's unlikely Nicklas Backstromwill play again this season after the Swedish center stepped away from the team last week, ...

Capitals alternate captain Nicklas Backstrom became the first player in franchise history and the 54th player in NHL history to reach the 700-assist milestone on Friday night against the Boston Bruins ...

Former Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom may not have played for the last two seasons, but he hasn't missed a beat. Starting anew with his hometown team, Brynäs IF, in the SHL, Backstrom is ...

GAVLE, Sweden — Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury. The Swedish club ...

The Washington Capitals announced Wednesday that alternate captain Nicklas Backstrom will be stepping away from the game due to ongoing health issues. Backstrom, who turns 36 later this month, ...

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 artificial left ...