ARLINGTON, Va. – In a perfect world, Nicklas Backstrom still would be riding shotgun alongside Alex Ovechkin, setting up his longtime Washington Capitals linemate’s next goal during his ...

Nicklas Backstrom opens up about his feelings as he watches Alex Ovechkin approach the all-time goal record from the sidelines. Backstrom has assisted Ovechkin numerous times, but ongoing hip ...

It’s really fun to watch.” Having played 17 seasons together on the Capitals, Backstrom has assisted on 279 of Ovechkin's 888 goals. Backstrom was the No. 4 overall selection of the 2004 draft ...

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has joined the Capitals in anticipation of Alex Ovechkin's big moment, as they anticipate him breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Alex Ovechkin is without ...