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 25th anniversary celebration night on Tuesday, Nov. 4 when it hosts the ...

On November 4 when it faces the Nashville Predators at Grand Casino Arena, the team will don its 25th anniversary jersey for ...

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 ...

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 ...

ST. PAUL — Niklas Backstrom hadn’t heard anything like this from the Xcel Energy Center crowd — not even in the playoffs. Nursing a one-goal advantage, Backstrom and the Minnesota Wild withstood ...

CHICAGO – If you're a goaltender who was ridden from Day One of this shortened season to Day 99 and backstopped your team into the playoffs on the very final day, it's safe to assume Niklas Backstrom ...

Minnesota Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom, of Finland, in action against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL hockey game in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, April 3, 2013. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) AP Now ...

This is, by all reasonable measures, a high-water mark for an evolving Washington Capitals team that is not even a fifth of the way through its season. The Caps just shut out the reigning Stanley Cup ...

— -- 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 ...

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 ...