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Why former Capitals star Nicklas Bäckstrom wasn’t ready to give up on hockey
This story appeared on hockeysverige.se this week and has been translated from Swedish to English. The day had finally ...
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Ted Leonsis shares heartfelt farewell note for Nicklas Backstrom as Capitals veteran confirms NHL exit to resume career in Sweden
Ex-Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom, who last played in 2023, is leaving the NHL to return to Sweden. He has ...
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Washington Capitals: Could Nicklas Bäckström Return After the ...
When Caps center Nicklas Bäckström was elbowed in the face by then- Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque on January 3, it was clear right away that the news on the injury would not be good. While ...
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Nicklas Bäckström Is Starting to Find His Rhythm With the Capitals
Nicklas Bäckström Is Starting to Find His Rhythm With the Capitals The 34-year-old has only played 11 total games this season due to injury and illness, but is back at a much-needed time for the ...
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Blue Jackets task new goalie coach with salvaging Elvis Merzlikins ...
Niklas Bäckström, who joined the Blue Jackets as a European-based goaltending scout after he retired as a player in 2019, will move to Columbus this summer and take on the task of salvaging ...
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Washington Capitals: Nicklas Backstrom Set To Return to Caps Lineup
Star center Nicklas Bäckström, who has been out of the lineup since suffering a concussion on a hit to the head by Calgary Flames forward Rene Bourque on Jan. 3, is nearing a return to the lineup.
Nicklas Backstrom Reflects On His Health, Journey & Return To The Ice With Brynäs: 'I Feel Energized... Body Feels Great'
After missing the last two seasons with the Washington Capitals, Nicklas Backstrom is making his long-awaited return to the ...