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Tag Archives: Nicklas Backstrom
Sunday’s Capitals Practice Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom To Return vs. Blue Jackets On Monday
Center Nicklas Backstrom will return to the lineup on Monday when the Washington Capitals host the Columbus Blue Jackets and skate on the top-line after missing the past eight games due to an upper-body injury. He also took his spot … Continue reading
Posted in Games, Lineups, Morning Skate, News, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Braden Holtby, Capitals Practice, Harrison Brown, Lars Eller, News, Nicklas Backstrom, Travis Boyd, Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom Will Miss 8th Straight Game, Capitals Look To Sweep The Left Coast: News From Morning Skate In Anaheim
The Capitals will be shooting for their first west coast sweep in franchise history tonight when they face the Ducks in Anaheim. The Capitals are 18-18-1-1 all-time against the Ducks. Puck drop is set for just after 10 PM. Here … Continue reading
Nicklas Backstrom Confirms He’s Negotiating New Contract On His Own: “I Feel Like I Have A Good Enough Relationship With This Organization”
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom confirmed on Monday that he has parted ways with his agent and is negotiating a new contract by himself. The 32-year old is in the final year of a 10-year, $67 million contract, and extension … Continue reading
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Tagged Contracts, Della Young, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom, Carl Hagelin Ready For Return; Chandler Stephenson Held Out From Practice
Photo: @Capitals The Capitals enjoyed a day-off in Northern California on Sunday following their decisive 5-2 win over the Red Wings in Detroit on Saturday night. The Capitals next face the Sharks in San Jose on Tuesday night. The team held … Continue reading
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Tagged Carl Hagelin, Jon Sorensen, Nicklas Backstrom, San Jose Sharks, Washington Capitals
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Nicklas Backstrom Out, Garnet Hathaway Returns, Braden Holtby In Goal: Capitals-Lightning Pregame News
With a 5:07 PM start to their traditional “Black Friday” game this evening, the Capitals did not hold a game day morning skate this morning. Capitals bench boss Todd Reirden met with the media at 2:45 PM this afternoon to … Continue reading
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Tagged Braden Holtby, Garnet Hathaway, Jon Sorensen, Nicklas Backstrom, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals
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Lightning at Capitals Pregame Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom Not Ready To Return
Center Nicklas Backstrom skated in a no-contact jersey once again on Thursday, which means that he will not be ready to return when the Washington Capitals host the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday evening.
Posted in Daily Report, Games, Injuries, Lineups, Morning Skate, News, Washington Capitals
Tagged Garnet Hathaway, Harrison Brown, Morning Skate, News, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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Monday’s Capitals Practice Notebook: Nic Dowd Appears Ready To Return, Carl Hagelin Sheds No-Contact Jersey
Center Nic Dowd, who has missed the past five games due to a hand injury, skated on the Washington Capitals‘ fourth-line during practice on Monday and appears ready to return when the team hosts the Florida Panthers on Wednesday night … Continue reading
Posted in Daily Report, Injuries, Lineups, News, Players, Washington Capitals
Tagged Capitals Practice, Carl Hagelin, Harrison Brown, Injuries, News, Nic Dowd, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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Report: Nicklas Backstrom Has Begun Contract Extension Talks With Capitals By Himself
During the “Saturday Headlines” segment on Sportsnet’s Hockey Night in Canada broadcast on Saturday, NHL insider Elliotte Freidman said that Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has begun talks about a contract extension directly with GM Brian MacLellan.
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Tagged Contracts, Harrison Brown, News, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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Vancouver At Washington Preview: Canucks Battle the Capitals In An Early-Afternoon Tilt
Can the Washington Capitals rebound after an ugly outing in New York on Wednesday? Continue reading
Posted in Games, News, NHL, Players, Roster Moves, Teams, Washington Capitals
Tagged Braden Holtby, Carl Hagelin, Christian Djoos, Game Preview, Games, Garnet Hathaway, George Foussekis, Jacob Markstrom, John Carlson, Nic Dowd, Nicklas Backstrom, Penalty Kill, Power Play, Special Teams, Suspension, Tyler Lewington, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals
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Friday’s Capitals Practice Notebook: Nicklas Backstrom Doesn’t Participate, Carl Hagelin Skates In No-Contact Jersey
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom missed the team’s practice on Friday after he did not play in the team’s 4-1 loss to the New York Rangers on Wednesday due to a lower-body injury. Head coach Todd Reirden told the media … Continue reading
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Tagged Capitals Practice, Carl Hagelin, Christian Djoos, Harrison Brown, News, Nic Dowd, Nicklas Backstrom, Washington Capitals
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