Nicklas Backstrom
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An obscure NHL rule lets players become emergency referees. Which teammate would Capitals players pick?
Capitals players, led by Ovechkin and Backstrom, take charge, selecting their own emergency referee mid-game!
3 Takeaways From Capitals 4-1 Win Over Senators
Capitals dominate Senators 4-1 with goals from Kuznetsov and Ovechkin in a playoff push.
Capitals don special Cherry Blossom jerseys for annual event
The Washington Capitals honor their city with cherry blossom jerseys, celebrating spring and player spirit with Alex Ovechkin leading the way.
Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Cole Hutson
Get to know Cole Hutson, the promising young talent joining the Washington Capitals as they aim for a successful season.
Capitals ushering in youth movement to prepare for life after Alex Ovechkin
The Capitals embrace youth as they prepare for life after Ovechkin, looking to new stars like Conor McMichael and Anthony Mantha.
Capitals force a Sabres slip-up: numbers for the morning after
Capitals dominate Sabres with Ovechkin's brilliance, securing a crucial win for the playoff push.
Ryan Leonard now has the most goals by a Capitals rookie since Nicklas Backstrom 18 years ago
Ryan Leonard sets a new Capitals rookie goal record, surpassing Nicklas Bäckström in an exciting season!
Losing a must-win matchup: numbers for the morning after
Capitals struggle against Rangers in a must-win game as Ovechkin and Backstrom fall short.
Spencer Carbery on the Capitals’ playoff chances: ‘Obviously, we’re running out of runway here’
Capitals face defeat against Flyers, jeopardizing playoff hopes as Carbery seeks solutions to boost team performance.
Can’t win hockey games if you can’t score goals: Flyers beat Capitals 4-1
Flyers dominate Capitals 4-1 with standout performances from Travis Konecny and solid defense against Alex Ovechkin.
Matt Roy to serve as an alternate captain for Capitals against Flyers: ‘Guys really respect him a lot with how he plays, how he leads by example’
Matt Roy named alternate captain of the Capitals, boosting leadership as they prepare for playoffs against the Flyers.
Spencer Carbery evaluates trade-deadline additions Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf: ‘Little bit of a Maple Leaf reunion. Know them both really, really well.’
Spencer Carbery talks about trade deadline additions Timothy Liljegren and David Kampf boosting the Capitals' playoff hopes.
Washington Capitals To Acquire David Kampf
Washington Capitals acquire David Kampf from Toronto Maple Leafs to enhance playoff chances and roster depth.
NHL Rumors: Washington Capitals, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, and the St. Louis Blues
NHL trade rumors: Capitals eye trades, Islanders seek playoffs, Bruins fine-tune roster, Blues consider retooling.
Live updates: Washington Capitals vs Utah Mammoth at Capital One Arena
Capitals triumph over Mammoth in a thrilling game with standout performances from Alex Ovechkin and Ilya Samsonov.
Dubois scores twice, Capitals hold off Golden Knights
Vegas triumphs over Washington 3-2 with goals from Mark Stone and Jonathan Marchessault in an intense playoff race clash.
Spencer Carbery believes Capitals need 16 wins over their final 23 games to make the playoffs: ‘I think that’s somewhere in that ballpark’
Spencer Carbery emphasizes 16 wins in the Capitals' last games for playoff hopes with stars like Ovechkin and Backstrom leading the charge.
Capitals come out of the Olympic break on top: numbers for the morning after
Capitals shine post-Olympic break, with Ovechkin and Backstrom leading the charge in their quest for success.
Caps beat Flyers 3-1 in return from Olympic break
Capitals defeat Flyers 3-1 with goals from Ovechkin and Kuznetsov, showcasing their playoff readiness.
Capitals teammates watch with pride as Tom Wilson wows hockey world with Olympic success: ‘He’s been incredible’
Tom Wilson reflects on his Olympic aspirations, expressing disappointment at missing the chance to represent Canada.