Nicklas Backstrom said he’s “full of energy” after hip rehab ahead of his professional comeback. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After nearly two decades in North America, Nicklas Backstrom is ...

The Minnesota Wild today announced former goaltenders Niklas Backstrom, Devan Dubnyk and Josh Harding will attend the team’s ...

Johansson is in his fifth season with the Wild. He was drafted by the Capitals with the 24 th overall pick in the 2009 NHL ...

The Washington Capitals are heading into a transitional period after Alex Ovechkin broke the all-time goals record. While they keep adding young players to their team, players from the 2018 Stanley ...

Nicklas Backstrom played a total of 1,105 regular-season games, all with the Capitals, and 139 playoff games as well. Over his career, he totaled 1,033 points (271 goals, 762 assists), giving him ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. GAVLE, Sweden (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden ...

UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom knew he had an opening once New York Islanders captain John Tavares lost his stick along the boards. Stopping and turning just inside ...

— -- SOCHI, Russia -- Sweden center Nicklas Backstrom failed a doping test at the Sochi Games, testing positive for a substance found in an allergy medication, a spokesman for the country's ...

After nearly two decades in North America, Nicklas Backstrom is heading home nearly two full years after playing his final NHL game with the Washington Capitals. The longtime Capitals center, 37, has ...

GAVLE, Sweden (AP) — Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury. The Swedish club ...