ELMONT, N.Y. — Nicklas Backstrom walked into the visiting dressing ... Instead of donning the Washington Capitals’ white road jersey and a pair of skates at UBS Arena, Backstrom wore a tan ...

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.

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 ...

The bond between Nicklas Backstrom and Alex Ovechkin is one of the most storied partnerships in NHL history. But as Ovechkin inches closer to becoming the greatest goal-scorer the game has ever ...

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 ...