Tag Archives: Nicklas Backstrom

Nicklas Backstrom and Sebastian Aho Shoot Warrior Spot in Finland

Posted on July 23, 2017 by

Photo: Warrior Hockey Washington Capitals’ centerman Nicklas Backstrom was is Helsinki, Finland on Thursday to shoot a promotional video for Warrior Hockey. 

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Capitals Countdown, Top 10 Moments from 2016-17: #10

Posted on July 17, 2017 by

Photo: Geoff Burke Each week during the remainder of the offseason, NoVa Caps reporter Michael Marzzacco will take a trip down memory lane and share with you what he believes were the top 10 moments from this past season. We … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why the Washington Capitals Will Remain A Competitive Team in 2017-18

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

Will the Capitals still remain a Stanley Cup Contender in 2017-18? Here are 5 reasons why they will be. Continue reading →

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Backstrom, Johansson and Winnik Join Justin Williams for 1,000th Game Celebration

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Photo: Daniel Winnik The Washington Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom, Marcus Johansson and Daniel Winnik joined teammate Justin Williams for a golf outing at the historic “Old Course” in St. Andrews, Scotland this week. The outing was to celebrate Justin Williams’ 1,000th game … Continue reading →

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Former NHL Goalie Niklas Backstrom mistaken for Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom at Canadian Grand Prix

Posted on June 11, 2017 by

Photo: Niklas Backstrom , mtv.fi, Bardown Sports Former NHL goalie Niklas Backstrom, 39, who hails from Helsinki, Finland, was in Canada this weekend to take in the Canadian Grand Prix race in Montreal. Capitals’ star center Nicklas Backstrom, from Gavle, … Continue reading →

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The Washington Capitals Must Address “Shots on Goal” During the Summer

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

During the summer, the Capitals need to address getting more shots on goal from their forwards. Continue reading →

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What’s the Fouss? The Capitals Need a Roster Makeover and Playoff Statistics Show Why

Posted on June 2, 2017 by

The Washington Capitals need to re-tool their roster this summer, and the playoff statistics show why. Continue reading →

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Leaving for Las Vegas?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by

According to Cap Friendly’s expansion draft tool, there are 886 players available to next month’s Las Vegas draft. Each team will lose one player in the draft. While teams have two options for protecting players in the draft and there … Continue reading →

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T.J. Oshie – What Will He Cost the Capitals?

Posted on May 23, 2017 by

What will the Washington Capitals have to pay T.J. Oshie to keep him with the club long-term? Continue reading →

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Sweden Celebrates Winning the Gold

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

The Swedish blog Inside Tre Kronor posted some exclusive images of Team Sweden celebrating winning the gold medal after their impressive shootout win over Team Canada on Sunday.

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