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Nicklas Backstrom's PED ordeal ends with settlement, sanity prevails
Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals resolved his dispute with the World Anti-Doping Agency when the parties agreed to a settlement. Backstrom was not exonerated for what happened in Sochi ...
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Can Nicklas Backstrom become the highest-scoring Swede of all-time?
Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals scored ... the fact that he plays alongside Alex Ovechkin, a larger-than-life figure who is comfortable in the spotlight. Backstrom is more than ...
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After six months, Nicklas Backstrom finally receives his Olympic silver medal
Nicklas Backstrom was ruled ineligible to play in the Olympic gold medal game for a failed drug test. Six months later, Backstrom finally received the silver medal he should have got in Sochi.
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What Went Into Backstrom's Decision To Step Away From Hockey, Next Steps For Capitals Star
The 36-year-old said his hip wasn't responding the way he wanted it to following resurfacing surgery in June 2022. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom announced on ...
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Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom could miss five months following hip surgery
Nicklas Backstrom had an incredible season for the Washington Capitals, but the star pivot says he had been playing on a bad hip since early in the 2014-15 season. Following surgery to repair the ...
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That's 1,000 Games for Nicklas Backstrom. Next up: the Hall of Fame
Backstrom received a royal introduction to his 1,000 th game from his Washington Capitals teammates, with their sticks raised to create a tunnel as he took the ice, not to mention a silver stick ...
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What Will Capitals Do With Backstrom? Team Faces Tough Decision As He Remains Adamant About Continuing Career
The 34-year-old is optimistic that he can return stronger for the Capitals, but GM Brian MacLellan isn't sold yet. ARLINGTON, V.A. -- Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom did what several ...
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Amid Questions & Uncertainty, Backstrom Done Talking About Hip & Ready To Give All He Has Left To Capitals: 'I've Done Everything I Can'
The Capitals center isn't giving up and is ready to show what he can do for the Capitals now that he's 15 months removed from hip resurfacing surgery. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Taking the podium at ...
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Report: Backstrom Will Be Back For Capitals Despite MacLellan's Cryptic Breakdown Day Comments
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 ...
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Nicklas Backstrom
Looking tremendous through the @Capitals first 14 games, Nicklas Backstrom continues to produce offence at age 33 & in his 14th NHL season. Picking up an assist in his team's 3-1 win vs the ...
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Backstrom Plays In Brynas IF Black-White Game; Capitals Center Prepping For Biggest Training Camp Yet As He & Team Ponder Future
With just around a month until arguably the most important training camp of his career yet, Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom was back on the ice on Saturday as he is skating in ...