Each week during the 2017 offseason, NoVa Caps reporter Michael Marzzacco will take a trip down memory lane and share with you what he believes were the top moments from this past season. Today we look back at the game that saw Nicklas Backstrom notch his 500th assist.
This moment came on the first Saturday of 2017 in which the Capitals won 1-0 in Ottawa. While the Capitals scored just one goal, the one assist for that goal was the 500th in Backstrom’s career.
The goal came just 1:38 into the contest as Backstrom came down the ice and fed Oshie for the quick one-timer.
That @tjoshie77 and @backstrom19 connection. #CapsSens #Backy500 pic.twitter.com/TdavFTNtAB
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 8, 2017
On January 15th, the Capitals honored Backstrom for his achievement prior to their game against the Flyers.
A tribute to Nicklas Backstrom and his 500th @NHL Assist with messages from his #Caps teammates. Congrats, Backy! #Backy500 #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/kxRETRZrqv
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 15, 2017
The Washington Capitals presented Nicklas Backstrom with a Golden Stick for 500 NHL Assists with the team. #Backy500#RockTheRedpic.twitter.com/pLlDK1WbLK
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 15, 2017
Full game highlights:
What will #7 be, tune in next week to find out!
Previous Moments:
#10: Backstrom’s OT winner vs. Flyers
#9: Shattenkirk’s OT winner at Pittsburgh
By Michael Marzzacco
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