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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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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 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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What Will Capitals Do With Backstrom? Team Faces Tough Decision As He Remains Adamant About Continuing Career
ARLINGTON, V.A. -- Washington Capitals center Nicklas ... was just a game-changer. I haven't skated like that in a couple years, you know?" Looking back on his return to play, Backstrom admitted ...