No timetable for injured Backstrom to play for Capitals
Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom says he's taking his hip injury rehab slowly and has no timetable on when he'll be able to playOCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals' options to fill in for Nicklas Backstrom, from Connor McMichael to by committee approach Backstrom, who's recovering from a hip injury, isn't sure to be ready to start the season for the Capitals.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rock the gray: Old Capitals still contending for Stanley Cup
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are one of the oldest teams in the NHL more than three years removed from winning the Stanley CupSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DeBrusk helps Bruins edge Capitals 3-2 in shootout
Jake DeBrusk scored in regulation and had the winning goal in the shootout to lift the Boston Bruins to a 3-2 victory over the Washington Capitals in an preseason gameSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perspective ' For Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom, the good old days are getting older and older Until they retire, this team will belong to Backstrom and Ovechkin, who must drive it forward even when they should be winding down.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
NHL training camps open with several big-name stars missing
Some of the NHL's stars are not on the ice for the start of training campsSEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Capitals are without Nicklas Backstrom as they open training camp Center Nicklas Backstrom will miss at least the start of training camp while rehabilitating his hip, but the rest of the team reported as pl...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM
Nicklas Backstrom out for start of Capitals' camp due to hip injury A hip injury that hampered Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom last season will keep him sidelined as the team opens training camp...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM
Capitals' Nicklas Backstrom will miss start of training camp due to hip injury The center is continuing rehabilitation on his hip and is currently listed as week-to-week.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Capitals re-sign Alex Ovechkin to $47.5M, 5-year contract
Alex Ovechkin has re-signed with the Washington Capitals for $47.5 million over five yearsJULY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marchand and Boston take on Washington
The Boston Bruins will look to Brad Marchand when they face the Washington CapitalsMAY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marchand and the Bruins visit the Capitals
The Boston Bruins will look to Brad Marchand when they visit the Washington CapitalsMAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Puck luck? Hockey's secrecy makes betting on NHL a gamble
The NHL has partnerships with several sportsbooks in the U.S. But the sport that prides itself on secrecy won’t be giving up details about starting lineups any time soonMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raffl's late goal pushes Capitals past Bruins, 2-1
Michael Raffl scored from a tight angle with 1.8 seconds remaining, Alex Ovechkin saw his first extended action in a couple weeks and the Washington Capitals beat the short-handed...MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals host the Bruins after overtime victory
Washington hosts Boston after the Capitals took down Philadelphia 2-1 in overtimeMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Capitals beat Flyers in overtime, Penguins win East Division
Conor Sheary scored the overtime winner and the short-handed Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 2-1 to guarantee they’ll open the playoffs at homeMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington plays Philadelphia, looks to end home losing streak
Washington is looking to break its three-game home skid with a victory over PhiladelphiaMAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington hosts Philadelphia after Oshie's 3-goal game
Washington hosts the Philadelphia Flyers after T.JMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Washington takes road win streak into matchup with New York
Washington aims to prolong its three-game road win streak with a victory against New YorkMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sprong sends Capitals to 6-3 win, Rangers eliminated
Daniel Sprong’s tiebreaking goal early in the third period propelled the Washington Capitals to a 6-3 victory over the New York Rangers, who were knocked out of playoff contentionMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penguins shut out Capitals 3-0 to reclaim 1st place in East
The Pittsburgh Penguins shut out the Washington Capitals 3-0 to reclaim first place in the East DivisionMAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Penguins visit the Capitals after Kapanen's 2-goal game
Pittsburgh visits the Washington Capitals after Kasperi Kapanen scored two goals in the Penguins' 5-4 overtime win against the CapitalsAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Guentzel wins it in OT as Pens, Caps clinch playoffs
Jake Guentzel scored his 22nd goal 2:11 into overtime to lift the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Capitals in a result that clinched both teams’ place in t...APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reflecting on Nicklas Backstrom’s first 1,000 games with the Washington Capitals Nicklas Backstrom is pretty much the beating heartbeat of the Washington Capitals. On Thursday, April 15, before an empty Capital One Arena,...
APRIL 28, 2021 • PUCKPROSE.COM
Washington hosts New York after Sprong's 2-goal game
Washington hosts the New York Islanders after Daniel Sprong scored two goals in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the IslandersAPRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
