Backstrom has played in the NHL since 2023, but there is no denying that he played a big role in Ovechkin's journey to the top of the NHL goal-scoring list. In fact, the 37-year-old Backstrom is ...

ELMONT, N.Y. --For Nicklas Backstrom and T.J. Oshie, being in the building to watch Alex Ovechkin make history on Sunday was at least the next best thing to being on the ice with him for his ...

Backstrom said, “We now present to you the goat,” before ... “It’s only one love, I love Dynamo, and I love Capitals,” shared Alex Ovechkin at the GR8 City Celebration Alex Ovechkin has played for ...

Nicklas Backstrom opens up about his feelings as he watches Alex Ovechkin approach the all-time goal record from the sidelines. Backstrom has assisted Ovechkin numerous times, but ongoing hip ...

Tom Wilson holding court in one corner. John Carlson in another. Nicklas Backstrom on a bench. T.J. Oshie nearby. The four Capitals who have been along for the Ovechkin ride the longest reveling ...

Nicklas Backstrom knows a thing or two about assisting Alex Ovechkin. The Washington Capitals forward gave his longtime linemate some free advice before the Capitals captain continued his chase of ...

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal-scoring record on Sunday, and a moment with teammate Nicklas Backstrom brought out nostalgic feelings.