Tag Archive | Nicklas Backstrom

Preview: Washington Capitals set to take on New York Islanders

The Washington Capitals is getting ready to take on the New York Islanders out on Long Island in NHL action on Thursday. This will be the sixth time this season these two teams are meeting this season. Leading the way for the Caps offense against the Isles has been John Carlson, who has seven points, […]

Preview: Washington Capitals vs Buffalo Sabres

It will be an exciting night for the Washington Capitals as they will play host to the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action on Thursday night. The excitement for the team will be the celebration of center Nicklas Backstrom who will be playing in his 1,000th career game against the Sabres. To honor Backstrom, the team […]

Washington Capitals set to take on New York Islanders on Thursday

The Washington Capitals will start off the month of April with a tough road test against the New York Islanders on Thursday. In their last game, the Capitals fell to the Rangers by a final of 5-2 as the team is hoping to regain their winning ways. The rivalry between the Capitals and Islanders have […]

Washington Capitals win OT Thriller over Devils, 5-4

It has been 18 nights since the Washington Capitals have been in Capital One Arena, they were able to do so and earn a 5-4 overtime victory over the New Jersey Devils in NHL action on Tuesday. The Capitals were able to gain the early momentum, as the team built a 4-1 lead early in […]

Washington Capitals falls to Bruins, 5-1

The Washington Capitals four-game winning streak came to and end on Friday in the team’s 5-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. There was a milestone moment for the Capitals as Nicklas Backstrom was able to record the 700th assist of his amazing NHL Career, as Backstrom was key to setting-up the goal by Jakub Vrana. […]

Preview: Washington Capitals set to take on New Jersey Devils

The Washington Capitals are on the road to take on the New Jersey Devils on Saturday afternoon. This will be the second time this season these two teams have met. In the first meeting of the season T.J. Oshie was able to record three points, while Nicklas Backstrom added two assists. Oshie has played well […]

Preview: Washington Caps off Homestand against Penguins

The Washington Capitals are getting ready to conclude a five-game homestand on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Penguins. This will be the sixth time in their first 19 games these two teams will meet, in what has been an amazing rivalry. Fans who have been able to watch these two franchises, have been able to see […]