Nicklas Backstrom of the Washington Capitals resolved his dispute with the World Anti-Doping Agency when the parties agreed to a settlement. Backstrom was not exonerated for what happened in Sochi ...

He even sent a good-natured “chirp” at goaltending coach Niklas Backstrom, which made head coach Dean Evason chuckle. “It’s ...

Niklas Backstrom is heading back to Finland after signing a one-year deal with Finland’s HIFK. Backstrom had a fitting end to his NHL career with a brilliant performance in his final game ...

Per NHL.com's Tom Gulitti, Ovechkin was on the ice for skating work ahead of practice and working with teammate Nicklas Backstrom, who was in a tracksuit. The two shared a hug at the end of the ...

Let’s talk about the often forgotten, always in the shadows, perennially underrated Robin to Ovechkin’s Batman: Nicklas Backstrom. With that description, who would be a good comparison for ...

Looking tremendous through the @Capitals first 14 games, Nicklas Backstrom continues to produce offence at age 33 & in his 14th NHL season. Picking up an assist in his team's 3-1 win vs the ...

The first team included forwards Marian Gaborik, Kirill Kaprizov, and Mikko Koivu, defensemen Jonas Brodin and Jared Spurgeon, and goaltender Niklas Backstrom. Gaborik is the Wild's all-time ...

The hit is eerily similar to Rene Bourque's hit on Niklas Backstrom when Bourque was still a member of the Calgary Flames. Bourque got 5 games and Backstrom still hasn't returned to full-time action.