Tag Archives: Nicklas Backstrom

Projecting the Caps’ Opening Night Lineup through Week 1 of Training Camp

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Harrison Brown

So far the Capitals have played two preseason games, and pundits are already putting together potential lineups for Opening Night on October 5 in Ottawa. In this piece, NoVa Caps’ contributor Harrison Brown takes a look at what the Capitals … Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coach, Coaching, Daily Report, Data and Analytics, Defense, Essay, Free Agency, Games, Goaltending, Hershey Bears, Lineups, Management, News, NHL, Offense, Opinion, Penalty Kill, Players, Power Play, Propsects, Roster Moves, Salary Cap, Teams, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2017 Washington Capitals Preseason, Alex Chiasson, Alex Ovechkin, Andre Burakovsky, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Capitals Defense, Capitals Offense, Christian Djoos, Dmitry Orlov, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Goaltending, Harrison Brown, Jakub Vrana, Jay Beagle, John Carlson, Lars Eller, Madison Bowey, Matt Niskanen, Montreal Canadiens, Nathan Walker, New Jersey Devils, Nicklas Backstrom, Philipp Grubauer, Riley Barber, T.J. Oshie, Taylor Chorney, Tom Wilson, Training Camp, Washington Capitals | 9 Comments

Jakub Vrana Steps Up in His First Preseason Game

Posted on September 21, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

Photo: Capitals After dropping their first preseason game to the Devils, Washington bounced back with a win at Montreal on Wednesday night. In addition to the win, Caps fans got to see Jakub Vrana‘s preseason debut. Vrana is projected by many … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Report, Games, News, NHL, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Alexander Ovechkin, Jakub Vrana, Michael Marzzacco, Montreal Canadiens, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals | 9 Comments

Andre Burakovsky Practices on Top Line with Backstrom and Oshie

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Michael Marzzacco

When the Capitals were facing a 3-1 series deficit to the hated Penguins, Barry Trotz had to make an adjustment and he had to make one fast. Trotz opted for a switch in lines, as he moved young left winger … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Report, News, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged 2017-Washington Capitals Training Camp, Andre Burakovsky, Barry Trotz, Michael Marzzacco, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals, Washington Capitals Lines, Washington Capitals Training Camp | 1 Comment

During Preseason Action, What Are Some Things Barry Trotz is Looking For In Players that Are Hopeful to Crack the Opening Night Roster?

Posted on September 19, 2017 by George Foussekis

What will Barry Trotz be looking for in the preseason as he fills the remaining holes in the Capitals roster? Continue reading →

Posted in Barry Trotz, Coaching, Lineups, News, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Roster Moves, Washington Capitals | Tagged Aaron Ness, Andre Burakovsky, Barry Trotz, Brett Connolly, Brooks Orpik, Christian Djoos, Evgeny Kuznetsov, George Foussekis, Jakub Vrana, John Carlson, Justin Williams, Karl Alzner, Kevin Shattenkirk, Lucas Johansen, Madison Bowey, Marcus Johansson, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, Riley Barber, Taylor Chorney, Tom Wilson, Tyler Graovac, Tyler Lewington, Washington Capitals | 1 Comment

Washington Capitals Evening News: Backstrom and Ovechkin Split

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

‘Wizard of Auz’ is close to making the Caps, NHL begins cracking down on faceoff and slashing violations, Caps release promotional schedule, bad news for former Cap Zach Sanford, preparations for the Canadiens game, separating Ovechkin and Backstrom and more … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Braden Holtby, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jay Beagle, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals News Links, Zach Sanford | 2 Comments

Young Bloods Lighting A Fire in Washington Capitals Training Camp

Posted on September 16, 2017 by lukeadomanis

Photos: Washington Capitals Last year’s offseason was a boring one by all accounts for the Washington Capitals. The team just came off of a President’s Trophy winning season, only to be ousted by a team we don’t speak of in … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged Barry Trotz, Braden Holtby, Brett Connolly, Brian MacLellan, Christian Djoos, Evgeny Kuznetsov, Jakub Vrana, Jason Chimera, Lars Eller, Madison Bowey, Nathan Walker, Nicklas Backstrom, Riley Barber, Training Camp | 2 Comments

Washington Capitals Milestones in Sight for the 2017-2018 Season

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

During the 2017-2018 season, several players on the Washington Capitals roster could achieve career milestones in a number of statistical categories, including Games Played, Goals, Assists, and Points. This article will examine regular season milestones for Caps players.

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brooks Orpik, Diane Doyle, Nicklas Backstrom, T.J. Oshie, Washington Capitals Milestone | 2 Comments

Washington Capitals Evening News Links – Wednesday, 9/13/2017

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

Photo: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Training camp roster and schedule set, Backstrom loves D.C., top Defensemen in the Metro, tips from Jay Beagle and Tom Wilson, Holtby talks about strange bounces, Ovi and the Olympics and more in this evenings links.

Posted in News | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Calgary Flames, Damien Riat, Dylan Margonari, Jay Beagle, Jon Sorensen, Nicklas Backstrom, Team USA, Tom Wilson, Washington Capitals News Links, William Nylander | Leave a comment

Nicklas Backstrom Talks About Life in Washington, the Playoffs, William Nylander and the Olympics

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Jon Sorensen

In an interview with Swedish news outlet Expressen, Washington Capitals’ star centerman Nicklas Backstrom talks about life in Washington, the current status of the Capitals, Williams Nylander and the upcoming Winter Olympics. The interview has been translated to English.