Nicklas Bäckström (Swedish: [ˈnɪ̌kːlas ˈbɛ̂kːstrœm]; born 23 November 1987) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).

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Nicklas Bäckström. Full Name: Nicklas Bäckström (Backy) Position: C • Shoots: Left 6-1, 202lb (185cm, 91kg) Team: Washington Capitals. Born: November 23, 1987 in Gavle, Sweden se. Draft: Washington, 1st round (4th overall), 2006 NHL Entry. Pronunciation: \NIHK-luhs BAK-struhm\ More bio, uniform, draft, salary info

Nov 1, 2023 · Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will be taking some time to step away from the game for health reasons, the team announced Wednesday. The 35-year-old underwent resurfacing surgery on...

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Backstrom (hip) is expected to spend the 2024-25 campaign on long-term injured reserve, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Tuesday. View the profile of Washington Capitals Center Nicklas...

Nov 1, 2023 · Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an “ongoing injury situation” after a slow start to the season on his artificial left hip.

Nov 1, 2023 · ARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom has announced that he will be stepping away from the team effective immediately. It is uncertain whether or not he will return to...

Nov 1, 2023 · ARLINGTON, Va. -- Nicklas Backstrom is taking time away from hockey and his playing future is unclear because of what the Washington Capitals center called “my ongoing injury situation” with his...