ARLINGTON, Va. — There’s no secret that both Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom deserve a lot of attention from opposing defenses when the Washington Capitals take the ice. But this year, without Backstrom for 40 ...
After receiving a match penalty at the end of the Boston Bruins’ 4-3 victory in Game 3, Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom earned a one-game suspension from NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan for his cross-check on ...
BOSTON — Despite being outshot 30-17 in their 1-0 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins in Game 1, the Washington Capitals blocked several shots and frustrated the Black and Gold before Chris Kelly’s game-winner. The ...