The Washington Capitals forward received a standing ovation from fans before he participated in the ceremonial puck drop ...

Backstrom had a fitting end to his NHL career with a brilliant performance in his final game against the Minnesota Wild, with whom he was a longtime starting goaltender. Niklas Backstrom is ...

NHL.com's Tom Gulitti reported that general manager Brian MacLellan believes that Nicklas Backstrom deserves a chance to show what he can do at Capitals training camp. Washington Capitals forward ...

ARLINGTON, V.A. — No one can replace Nicklas Backstrom for the Washington Capitals, but Dylan Strome's coming pretty close. The 27-year-old has taken over as Alex Ovechkin's center and has ...

Backstrom has been hampered by a hip injury for a couple of seasons now and Oshie may not see NHL ice again thanks to a back issue. After barely squeaking into the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season ...

Alzner, Backstrom, Green and Johnson to participate in the ceremonial puck drop before the Capitals game at Capital One Arena ...

In December, researchers at Boston University published a study of deceased male hockey players that showed 18 of the 19 NHL players examined — including Hull, Mikita, Ralph Backstrom ...

In December, researchers at Boston University published a study of deceased male hockey players that showed 18 of the 19 NHL players examined — including Hull, Mikita, Ralph Backstrom ...

The NHL trade deadline is just a few days away, and that means that many of the league's teams have been evaluating their ...

CanadaThe six players picked as Canada's best in the past 25 years are head and shoulders above the rest of the field.With forwards Sidney Crosby, Nathan MacKinnon and Connor McDavid, defensemen Drew ...