Nicklas Backstrom, Alex Ovechkin’s long-time Washington Capitals linemate, displayed his emotions in his postgame congratulations following Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal against the New York Islande ...

On the day after Ovechkin actually turned 22, he and several teammates took a ride to Shaw Junior High in DC for a service project in honor of Ovechkin’s birthday. The project – a beautification of ...

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

Nicklas Backstrom on a bench ... so it’s mutual.” Backstrom hasn’t played since Oct. 29, 2023. Oshie’s last game was Game 4 of the 2024 first round, just shy of a year ago.

Former teammates thankful to be on hand for Capitals captain's iconic 895th NHL goal against Islanders in New York ...

ELMONT, N.Y. — Nicklas Backstrom walked into the visiting ... his longtime teammate and close friend after Sunday’s game ended. But Backstrom didn’t have an assist on this goal, and he ...

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 ...