
Nicklas Backstrom
- #19 C
- 6' 1", 210 lbs
- Washington Capitals
- BornNov 23, 1987 in Gavle, Sweden
- Age24
- Drafted2006: 1st Rnd, 4th by WSH
- Experience4 years
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GAME LOG
| DATE | OPP | RESULT | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG | % | PPG | PPA | SHG | SHA | GWG | TOI | PROD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 5/12 |
| L 1-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:03 | 0:00 |
| Wed 5/9 |
| W 2-1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18:54 | 9:27 |
| Mon 5/7 |
| L 2-3 (OT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:25 | 0:00 |
| Sat 5/5 |
| W 3-2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:47 | 17:47 |
| Wed 5/2 |
| L 1-2 (3 OT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34:14 | 0:00 |
| Last 5 Games | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9.1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 113:23 | 37:47 | ||
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NICKLAS BACKSTROM NEWS FEED
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Ovechkin, Caps Even Series

Alex Ovechkin notched the game-winning goal midway through the third period to even the series at one game apiece.
about 3 days ago | ESPN.com -
Capitals Force Game 7

Alex Ovechkin scored an early power-play goal and Braden Holtby made 30 saves to lift the Capitals in Game 6.
about 17 days ago | ESPN.com -
Barry's Beauties

Barry Melrose shares his beauties for Saturday's Stanley Cup playoff action.
about 21 days ago | ESPN.com -
Capitals Tie Series

Mike Green's power play goal in the third period proved to be the difference as the Capitals defeated the Rangers 3-2 to tie their playoff series at two games each.
about 21 days ago | ESPN.com -
Bettman: Suspension criticism 'gamesmanship'
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman considers those complaints from various teams about their players receiving suspensions during the postseason as nothing more than "gamesmanship."
about 36 days ago | ESPN.com news services -
NHL suspends Capitals' Backstrom for 1 game
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has been suspended one game after Backstrom received a match penalty in Game 3 of Washington's opening-round series against the Boston Bruins.
about 38 days ago | ESPN.com news services -
Which suspensions, injuries hurt most?

With injuries and suspensions dominating the NHL's playoff storylines, Craig Custance examines which player absences have (and will hurt) the most as teams continue to chase the Stanley Cup.
about 38 days ago | Craig Custance | ESPN.com -
Caps' coach: Bruins targeting Backstrom's head
Leave the euphemisms about playing with an "edge" or "emotion" to Boston Bruins coach Claude Julien and his players.
about 39 days ago | Associated Press -
Caps' Backstrom facing ban for match penalty
The Capitals could be without star center Nicklas Backstrom for Game 4 of their first-round series against the Boston Bruins after Backstrom cross-checked Bruins forward Rich Peverley in the face following the final buzzer of Boston's Game 3 victory.
about 39 days ago | Joe McDonald |
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Backstrom Tied Caps Overtime Record
From Elias: Nicklas Backstrom scored 2:56 into the second overtime period to earn the Capitals a 2-1 victory at Boston and even their series with the Bruins at one win apiece. It was the second playoff overtime goal of Backstrom's NHL career; he scored an OT winner at Montreal in Game 2 of Washington's first-round series against the Canadiens in 2010. Backstrom's two playoff overtime goals tie a Capitals team record he now shares with Dino Ciccarelli and Joe Juneau.
about 42 days ago | Elias Sports Bureau - more

