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 played alongside Alex Ovechkin for 17 years, but he doesn't want the spotlight in his teammate's NHL goals record chase. “I’m not going to take any credit – that’s all ...

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 ...

ARLINGTON, V.A. – Alex Ovechkin was the one to call Nicklas Backstrom up to the podium when the Washington Capitals drafted him, introducing a center that would ultimately play a pivotal part in ...

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 ...

Ovechkin was surrounded by young talent in his early years in Washington. Center Nicklas Backstrom, defenseman Mike Green and winger Alexander Semin joined and made hockey in the nation's capital ...