Scouts and other observers have compared Hedman to Nicklas Lidstrom, but Swedish national junior team coach Par Marts shudders at the thought of comparing a kid who just turned 18 to one of the ...

Nicklas Backstrom opens up about his feelings as he watches Alex Ovechkin approach the all-time goal record from the sidelines. Backstrom has assisted Ovechkin numerous times, but ongoing hip ...

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has joined the Capitals in anticipation of Alex Ovechkin's big moment, as they anticipate him breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Alex Ovechkin is without ...

Nicklas Backstrom hasn't played in an NHL game since October 2023. The Washington Capitals all-time assists leader (762) has battled issues with his left hip that caused him to have resurfacing ...

The 2023-24 Pacific Division champions are in danger of missing the playoffs entirely this season. A loss to the Blues this past Thursday did not help the Canucks' cause, nor does the Blues ...

Nicklas Backstrom meets with the media to discuss Alex Ovechkin's Great Chase ...

The Detroit Red Wings' postseason hopes are fading fast after the team looked poised to make a return to the playoffs approximately one month ago. Detroit (33-31-6, 72 points) lost nine of its 11 ...