JUNE 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Screen Shots: Backstrom's Hockey Future and the HDA's New Grassroots Program Adam Proteau looks at what the future could look like after Nicklas Backstrom’s hip resurfacing surgery and the Hockey Diversity Alliance’s...
Capitals say Nicklas Backstrom faces 'lengthy recovery process' after hip surgery What does the procedure mean for Backstrom’s short- and long-term outlook? It’s too soon to know.
JUNE 18 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals' Backstrom undergoes hip resurfacing surgery
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom had surgery on his left hipJUNE 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Undergoes hip procedure Backstrom underwent resurfacing surgery on his left hip Friday. There is currently no timetable for his return.
Impact Backstrom will reportedly face a "lengthy" recovery and it's unclear when the team will have a better idea of his return timeline. Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff notes that former Duck, Ryan Kesler, underwent this surgery in 2019 and never returned to the NHL. Backstrom missed the first 28 games of the 2021-22 campaign with a hip injury and was limited to 47 appearances all season. The 34-year-old tallied 31 points while averaging 17:29 of ice time.
JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE
Nicklas Backstrom's hip injury will dictate Capitals' plans The Caps’ offseason revolves around Nicklas Backstrom’s future, and there are a few ways it could play out.
JUNE 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals' Tom Wilson out 6-8 months after knee surgery
Washington Capitals right winger Tom Wilson is expected to miss six to eight months after undergoing knee surgeryMAY 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banged-up Capitals: Surgery possible for Backstrom, Wilson
The Washington Capitals could be in for a long summer because of injuries to key playersMAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Caps out in 1st round for 4th time since winning Cup in 2018
The Washington Capitals lost their fourth consecutive first-round playoff series since winning the Stanley Cup in 2018MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tips in goal Backstrom scored a goal on five shots and added two PIM in Friday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Panthers in Game 6.
Impact Backstrom redirected a Justin Schultz shot into the net at 1:37 of the third period. Though the Capitals lost the series 4-2, Backstrom was productive with a goal and five helpers in six contests. He added 16 shots on net, seven hits and a plus-1 rating while centering the second line.
MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers beat Capitals in overtime in Game 4, tie series
Sam Reinhart tied it late in regulation, Carter Verhaeghe scored his second of the game in overtime and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning Florida Panthers beat the Washington Capitals...MAY 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three-game point streak Backstrom delivered two assists in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round.
Impact Backstrom has one goal and three assists in three games this series, and is riding a three-game scoring streak. He now has 75 playoff helpers in his storied career, which puts him within two apples of the top-50 postseason playmakers all time.
MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Panthers rout Capitals 5-1 in Game 2 to even series
Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaeghe each had a goal and an assist, and the Florida Panthers topped the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Thursday night to even their Eastern Conference...MAY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From MacKinnon to Malkin, big names already making impact
Nathan MacKinnon said it’s up to the NHL's top players to “drive the bus” and deliver for their teamMAY 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
What it takes for NHL playoff contenders to win Stanley Cup
The Colorado Avalanche, Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes are among the contenders looking to get over the hump this year and win the Stanley CupMAY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hunt's 3rd-period goal lifts Rangers past Capitals 3-2
Dryden Hunt scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alexandar Georgiev made 34 saves and the New York Rangers downed the Washington Capitals 3-2 in the regular-season finaleAPRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicklas Backstrom Nominated for Masterton Trophy The Professional Hockey Writers Association announced its 2022 Masterton Trophy nominees on Monday, and Nicklas Backstrom has been named as...
APRIL 25 • JAPERSRINK.COM
Capitals blank Coyotes 2-0, complete successful road trip
Conor Sheary scored in the first period and Vitek Vanecek got his fourth shutout of the season as the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-0 for their seventh win in nine...APRIL 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sets up opening tally Backstrom recorded an assist in Friday's 2-0 win over the Coyotes.
Impact Backstrom set up Conor Sheary for the opening goal at 11:33 of the first period. It looked like that would be the only tally until John Carlson doubled the Capitals' lead with an empty-netter in the final minute of the game. Backstrom has earned three assists in his last six games since returning from an undisclosed injury. The center has 31 points, 66 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 44 appearances.
APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE
Washington plays Toronto, looks for 6th straight road win
Washington will try to keep its five-game road win streak alive when the Capitals play TorontoAPRIL 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returning Tuesday Backstrom (undisclosed) is slated to return Tuesday against the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Backstrom was back in his usual spot centering the second line between Anthony Mantha and Tom Wilson during the morning skate and appears to be good to go after being rested for Sunday's win over the Bruins. The 34-year-old has a goal and five points in his last six games and should be a worthwhile fantasy play in all formats.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Eller scores, Capitals beat Bruins for 3rd consecutive win
Lars Eller had a goal and an assist to help the Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-2 for their third consecutive victoryAPRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing Sunday Backstrom (maintenance) is not in the lineup Sunday against visiting Boston.
Impact Nothing had been mentioned about Backstrom's status until a few minutes prior to pregame warmups. It sounds like the 34-year-old is simply taking a maintenance day to stay fresh for the postseason, so there isn't a reason right now to expect him to miss time beyond Sunday. Backstrom's first chance to return will come Tuesday at home against Philadelphia.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
On milestone night, Nicklas Backstrom likes them apples The Capitals honored their veteran center's 1,000 points by giving fans ceremonial rubber apples. When Backstrom scored in the third period,...
MARCH 26 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Backstrom has goal, assist as Capitals beat Devils 4-3 Nicklas Backstrom scored the go-ahead goal and then added an assist on the night Washington celebrated his 1,000th career point as the Capit...
MARCH 26 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Blues beat Capitals to snap 3-game skid, lose Krug to injury
Nathan Walker scored the go-ahead goal hours after being called up to help the St. Louis Blues beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 and snap a three-game skidMARCH 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
