Ovechkin starred in a MassMutual commercial alongside his wife, Anastasia, and his teammate, Nicklas Backstrom. Anastasia discovers Backstrom is on Ovechkin's life insurance policy. When ...

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal-scoring record on Sunday, and a moment with ...

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 ...

Gretzky, of course, was in attendance at the Islanders game along with Washington star Nicklas Backstrom, who played for ...

Nicklas Backstrom hasn't played in an NHL game since October 2023. The Washington Capitals all-time assists leader (762) has battled issues with his left hip that caused him to have resurfacing ...

An emotional Backstrom cried and hugged Ovechkin in the Capitals’ dressing room after their 4-1 loss to the Islanders. Here’s a look at the exchange between the two close friends and teammates ...

And then finally, in 2018, they did what they set out to do, bringing a Stanley Cup to D.C. Backstrom said that's still his favorite memory that he's shared with the captain, who also helped ...

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has joined the Capitals in anticipation of Alex Ovechkin's big moment, as they anticipate him breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Alex Ovechkin is without ...

was in attendance at the Islanders game along with Washington star Nicklas Backstrom, who played for several seasons alongside Ovechkin. Backstrom has played in the NHL since 2023, but there is no ...