Connor, Jets to host the Capitals
Kyle Connor and the Winnipeg Jets hit the ice against the Washington CapitalsDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom has 1 assist in season debut vs. Blackhawks Backstrom has been recovering from a left hip injury he sustained last season. He traveled with the Capitals to Chicago on Tuesday and took...
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Caleb Jones scores in OT as Blackhawks beat Capitals 5-4
Caleb Jones scored his first goal of the season 1:21 into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals 5-4DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals F Nicklas Backstrom returns from left hip injury
Nicklas Backstrom is in for the Washington CapitalsDECEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After 'another really good day,' Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom could be nearing a return Nicklas Backstrom has yet to play this season while dealing with a hip issue, but he practiced Monday.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Perspective ' Nicklas Backstrom's 'up and down, emotional' road to recovery Nicklas Backstrom “can’t wait to be back out there” with the Capitals. For now, he watches and waits.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nicklas Backstrom takes another step toward a return for Capitals John Carlson, Garnet Hathaway, Carl Hagelin and Nic Dowd did not practice Friday. Their status is uncertain for Saturday's game.
DECEMBER 3, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Duhatschek notebook: Behind the scenes of the Alex Ovechkin-Nicklas Backstrom commercial Plus, why NHLers at the Olympic is not a sure thing and what to make of the Islanders struggles.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals rout Penguins 6-1 in Crosby's return
Garnet Hathaway scored his third goal in two games, Alex Ovechkin added two assists and the Washington Capitals spoiled Sidney Crosby’s return, routing the Pittsburgh Penguins 6-1NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fucale posts shutout in NHL debut, Capitals blank Red Wings
Zach Fucale became the first goaltender in Capitals history to post a shutout in his NHL debut, stopping 21 shots as Washington beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-0NOVEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brassard, Couturier score to lead Flyers past Capitals 2-1
Derick Brassard and Sean Couturier scored in the second period, Martin Jones stopped 31 shots and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Washington Capitals 2-1NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nicklas Backstrom's progress has been 'slow and steady,' Capitals GM Brian MacLellan says Washington is 5-1-4 as it continues to rack up points in a tough Metropolitan Division.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Capitals hand Coyotes 8th consecutive loss to start season
John Carlson scored a long-awaited power-play goal, Alex Ovechkin added an empty-netter and the Washington Capitals beat the Arizona Coyotes 2-0OCTOBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals' T.J. Oshie 'week to week' with lower-body injury
Washington Capitals winger TOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kuznetsov scores twice, Capitals beat Avalanche 6-3
Evgeny Kuznetsov scored his first two goals of the season to help the Washington Capitals beat the Colorado Avalanche 6-3OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals place Nicklas Backstrom on long-term IR The Washington Capitals placed forward Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Alex Ovechkin questionable for Capitals opener vs. Rangers
Alex Ovechkin is questionable to play in the Washington Capitals season opener against the New York Rangers on Wednedsay nightOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom ask 'What then?' in new commercial Alex Ovechkin explains why Nicklas Backstrom is on his life insurance policy in the amusing spot.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Capitals place Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve The Washington Capitals placed center Nicklas Backstrom on long-term injured reserve Tuesday.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Ovechkin begins 5-year contract chasing Gretzky's goals mark
Alex Ovechkin starts a new five-year contract ready to chase Wayne Gretzky's career goals record that long seemed unbreakableOCTOBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Alex Ovechkin injured in Capitals' preseason finale
Alex Ovechkin left Washington's preseason finale against Philadelphia because of a lower-body injuryOCTOBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lapierre impresses Capitals staff with Backstrom on shelf The hole in the middle of the Washington Capitals lineup with Nicklas Backstrom out injured looked looked tailor made for 2019 first-round p...
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Lapierre, Jarvis among the biggest surprises of NHL camps
Nicklas Backstrom’s hip injury opened a spot for 2019 and 2020 first-round picks Connor McMichael and Hendrix Lapierre to make the Washington Capitals rosterOCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No timetable for injured Backstrom to play for Capitals Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom said Saturday he’s taking his hip injury rehab slowly and doesn’t know when he’ll be able to pl...
OCTOBER 4, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Nicklas Backstrom's hip injury is 'getting better every day,' but there's still 'no timetable' for his return If Nicklas Backstrom is unable to start the season, whoever ends up being entrusted with his minutes will have huge skates to fill.
OCTOBER 2, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
