Player Q&A | Nicklas Backstrom
They handed him No. 19, and he never looked back on his way to over 900 NHL games with the Washington Capitals.
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Backstrom, WADA, IOC & IIHF: Appeal Proceedings before CAS Conclude Today
The following is a Joint Statement issued by Nicklas Backstrom, WADA, IOC and the IIHF
January 15, 2015
A Sochi Silver Lining
After a six-month wait, Nicklas Backstrom finally received his silver medal from the Sochi Olympics on Thursday.
August 28, 2014
NHLPA STATEMENTS RE: IOC RULING
The National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) released the following statements from Executive Director Don Fehr and Team Sweden forward Nicklas Backstrom regarding today’s decision by the IOC
March 14, 2014
Oshie has endless list of thanks ahead of 1,000th NHL game
Ahead of his silver stick milestone, T.J. Oshie reflects on the countless people who have helped him achieve success and the lessons he’s passing down to his own children.
March 12, 2024
Capitals and players celebrate Black History Month in style
From local artists creating special designs to player-attended hockey clinics, the Washington Capitals’ unique initiatives were on full display as the club celebrated Black History Month.
February 28, 2024
Ovechkin hosts seventh American Special Hockey Association clinic
Washington Capitals captain, Alexander Ovechkin, in partnership with the American Special Hockey Association, recently hosted approximately 50 skaters with developmental disabilities.
January 13, 2024