ESPN
    • NFL
    • NBA
    • MLB
    • NHL
    • Men's World Cup
    • WNBA
    • Golf
    • More Sports
    • Watch ESPN
      Watch
    • ESPN Fantasy
      Fantasy
    • Where to Watch
    • Search
    Washington Capitals
    Nicklas Backstrom

    NicklasBackstrom

    Washington Capitals
    • #19
    • Center
    • Washington Capitals
    • HT/WT
      6' 1", 202 lbs
    • Birthdate
      11/23/1987 (38)
    • Birthplace
      Gavle, SWE
    • Draft Info
      2006: Rd 1, Pk 4 (WSH)
    • Status
      Minors

    Stats

    • G
      271
    • A
      762
    • PTS
      1033
    • +/-
      83
    • Overview
    • News
    • Stats
    • Bio
    • Splits
    • Game Log

    Switch Player

    • Ethen Frank
      Ethen Frank
      #53
    • David Kampf
      David Kampf
      #64
    • Hendrix Lapierre
      Hendrix Lapierre
      #29
    • Connor McMichael
      Connor McMichael
      #24
    • Aliaksei Protas
      Aliaksei Protas
      #21
    • Dylan Strome
      Dylan Strome
      #17
    Full Roster

    NHL Quick Links

    Scores
    Standings
    Schedule

    Capitals

    NHL

      Caps C Backstrom to resume hockey in Sweden

      • 10M
      Caps C Backstrom to resume hockey in Sweden
      Getty Images

      NHL

        Capitals retool to strike again in Ovechkin era

        • 2Y
        • Associated Press
        Capitals retool to strike again in Ovechkin era
        AP Photo/Tom Brenner

        NHL

          Capitals C Backstrom (hip) likely done for season

          • 3Y

          Capitals

          NHL

            Caps' Backstrom taking leave for health reasons

            • 3Y
            • Ryan Clark
            Caps' Backstrom taking leave for health reasons
            Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post via Getty Images

            NHL

              Training camp wrap up: Last-minute roster news, line combinations

              • 3Y
              • Sean Allen
              Training camp wrap up: Last-minute roster news, line combinations
              Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
              Back to Top

              Latest Videos

              Capitals beginning to roll
              • 0:46
              Team Sweden jersey unveiled for World Cup of Hockey
              • 0:14
              Backstrom on Wideman incident: 'That's not the Dennis I know'
              • 0:44

              NHL News

              Holland: Laviolette hire intended to bolster Kings' offense

              Holland: Laviolette hire intended to bolster Kings' offense

              Kings general manager Ken Holland confirmed the addition of the well-traveled Peter Laviolette is intended to kick-start Los Angeles' lagging offense.
              Fleet re-sign Tapani in Phase 3 of PWHL expansion process

              Fleet re-sign Tapani in Phase 3 of PWHL expansion process

              Susanna Tapani is staying put in Boston, and the Seattle Torrent re-signed forward Julia Gosling in opening the next phase of the PWHL's expansion process on Wednesday.
              Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win championship after Game 4 win

              Stanley Cup odds: Hurricanes favored to win championship after Game 4 win

              With the series tied 2-2, the Carolina Hurricanes are currently favored to win the Stanley Cup.
              Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final

              Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final

              Why Stephen A. loves all the offense in the Stanley Cup Final
              Ex-NHL player Pascal Rheaume named coach of PWHL's Sceptres

              Ex-NHL player Pascal Rheaume named coach of PWHL's Sceptres

              Former NHL player Pascal Rheaume was named coach of the Toronto Sceptres on Wednesday, becoming the second member of his family to join the PWHL this spring.
              Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win

              Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win

              Kevin Weekes raves about Jordan Staal, Hurricanes after Game 4 win
              All NHL News
              ESPN
              • Terms of Use
              • Privacy Policy
              • Your US State Privacy Rights
              • Children's Online Privacy Policy
              • Interest-Based Ads
              • About Nielsen Measurement
              • Your Privacy Choices
              • Contact Us
              • Disney Ad Sales Site
              • Work for ESPN
              • Corrections
              GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER or 1-800-MY-RESET, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Call 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD), 1-800-981-0023 (PR). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/PR/WY). Void in ONT. Eligibility restrictions apply. Terms: draftkings.com/sportsbook. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino (KS). Pass-thru of per wager tax may apply in IL.
              Copyright: © 2026 ESPN Enterprises, LLC. All rights reserved.