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 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 ...

ELMONT, N.Y. — Nicklas Backstrom walked into the visiting dressing room Sunday, after Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record, with an awestruck look on his face.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...