NICKLAS BACKSTROM
#19 - C
Hip surgery, injured reserve
NEWS
Tue, Apr 30, 2024

2:48 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) is expected to spend the 2024-25 campaign on long-term injured reserve, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports Tuesday.

Wed, Nov 08, 2023

10:11 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip), who announced last Wednesday that he's temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health, was moved to the long-term injured reserve list Wednesday.

Wed, Nov 01, 2023

10:42 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) who underwent hip surgery in 2022 but has been playing this season, announced Wednesday he would be temporarily stepping away from hockey to focus on his health. Additionally, Backstrom has been placed on injured reserve, per the NHL media site.

Wed, Oct 25, 2023

10:56 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) has no points and has managed a minus-3 rating and 10 shots through the first five games.

Sun, Jan 29, 2023

11:10 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 5-1 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

3:03 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) was moved to long-term injured reserve Monday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Wed, Sep 14, 2022

6:05 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) is expected to begin on-ice work within the next week, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

6:05 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) is expected to begin on-ice work within the next week, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Jun 18, 2022

6:05 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) underwent resurfacing surgery on his left hip Friday. There is currently no timetable for his return.

Sat, May 07, 2022

4:59 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) delivered two assists in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference First Round.

Fri, Apr 29, 2022

5:24 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (rest) won't be in the lineup for Friday's regular-season finale against the Rangers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Tue, Apr 12, 2022

10:40 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (undisclosed) is slated to return Tuesday against the Flyers, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Sun, Apr 10, 2022

1:00 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (maintenance) is not in the lineup Sunday against visiting Boston.

Fri, Mar 18, 2022

10:02 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) posted two assists -- including a power-play helper -- in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

Sat, Mar 05, 2022

11:22 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) notched a power-play assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

Tue, Feb 22, 2022

1:24 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (personal) will play Thursday versus the Rangers, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

11:31 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) was excused from practice Tuesday due to a personal issue, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Sat, Jan 29, 2022

12:00 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal on two shots and added two power-play assists in Friday's 5-0 win over the Stars.

Sat, Jan 22, 2022

10:59 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Ottawa.

Sun, Jan 16, 2022

7:02 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) delivered an assist in a 4-2 loss to the Canucks on Sunday.

Mon, Jan 10, 2022

11:12 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) finished without a point in a 7-3 loss to the Bruins on Monday.

12:50 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (illness) has been activated off injured reserve, per the NHL media site ahead of Monday's matchup with Boston.

Fri, Jan 07, 2022

12:08 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (illness) was placed on injured reserve Friday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Thu, Jan 06, 2022

11:16 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (illness) returned to practice Thursday, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Sun, Jan 02, 2022

2:22 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (illness) will not be available Sunday against the Devils.

Fri, Dec 31, 2021

11:40 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 win over the Red Wings.

Mon, Dec 27, 2021

12:18 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (COVID-19 protocols) took part in Monday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Sun, Dec 19, 2021

1:05 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) is still in the NHL's COVID-19 protocols, so he won't be available for Sunday's matchup with LA, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Dec 17, 2021

4:09 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) won't play Friday in Winnipeg due to the league's COVID-19 protocols.

Wed, Dec 15, 2021

11:54 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) notched a power-play assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Wednesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Blackhawks.

5:16 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) has been activated off the injured non-roster list ahead of Wednesday's clash with Chicago.

Mon, Dec 13, 2021

1:02 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) could be an option for Wednesday's clash with the Blackhawks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Fri, Dec 03, 2021

12:24 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) was not wearing a "non-contact" jersey during Friday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Wed, Nov 24, 2021

10:28 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) was in a non-contact jersey during Wednesday's morning skate, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Mon, Nov 15, 2021

10:20 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) will not be on Washington's west coast road trip, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Sat, Nov 06, 2021

4:00 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) skated with the Capitals' conditioning coach Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Oct 12, 2021

9:38 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) was placed on long-term injured reserve on Tuesday, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Sat, Oct 02, 2021

1:00 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (hip) said he has not resumed skating and that there is "no timetable" regarding his return, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Tue, May 11, 2021

11:29 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (lower body) had one shot on goal and one hit in Tuesday's 2-1 win over Boston.

11:40 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (lower body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Boston, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Mon, May 10, 2021

12:24 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (lower body) was on the ice for Monday's practice, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Sat, May 08, 2021

6:47 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (lower body) will not play Saturday against the Flyers, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Sun, Apr 18, 2021

6:36 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) registered two assists and three shots in Sunday's 6-3 loss to the Bruins.

Tue, Apr 13, 2021

10:36 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a power-play goal and assisted on another in Tuesday's 6-1 win over Philadelphia.

Sun, Apr 11, 2021

10:12 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) collected two assists and three shots in Sunday's 8-1 rout over the Bruins. He also had two PIM and two blocks with one hit.

Thu, Apr 08, 2021

10:45 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) recorded a power-play assist and went minus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Bruins.

Wed, Mar 31, 2021

12:14 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) tallied a power-play assist while logging 20:10 of ice time during Tuesday's 5-2 loss to the Rangers.

Tue, Mar 16, 2021

9:45 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

Mon, Mar 15, 2021

10:08 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) tallied a goal on his only shot and was plus-2 in a 6-0 win over the Sabres on Monday.

Tue, Mar 09, 2021

11:09 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) picked up two assists, one on the power play, in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Devils.

Sun, Feb 28, 2021

6:31 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal on his only shot and was plus-2 in a 3-2 win over the Devils on Sunday.

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

10:31 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal on five shots and added an assist in Thursday's 5-2 win over Pittsburgh.

Sun, Feb 21, 2021

6:29 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) notched two power-play assists in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Devils.

Thu, Feb 18, 2021

11:54 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored his eighth goal of the season in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Sabres.

Sun, Feb 14, 2021

6:08 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal on his only shot and had two PIM in a 6-3 loss to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Sun, Feb 07, 2021

3:51 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal and two assists in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Flyers.

Fri, Jan 29, 2021

11:33 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) tallied two power-play assists and two shots during Thursday's 6-3 victory over the Islanders.

Thu, Jan 28, 2021

11:22 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Thursday against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Tue, Jan 26, 2021

10:04 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) went to the locker room in the third period and did not return to Tuesday's game versus the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Sun, Jan 24, 2021

7:57 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal and an assist, both on the power play, in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Sabres.

Sun, Jan 17, 2021

3:59 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a power-play goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Penguins.

Fri, Jan 15, 2021

12:10 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) tallied a goal, an assist and three shots during Thursday's 6-4 win over the Sabres.

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

11:06 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (concussion) had three shots and was minus-2 in Thursday's 4-0 loss to the Islanders in Game 5.

7:30 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (concussion) will return to the lineup for Thursday's Game 5 matchup against the Islanders.

Wed, Aug 19, 2020

1:23 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (concussion) will be a game-time call for Thursday's Game 5 against the Islanders, Tom Gulitti of NHL.com reports.

Tue, Aug 18, 2020

7:34 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (concussion) isn't on the ice for warmups and won't be a part of the lineup for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

12:29 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) will be a game-time decision for Tuesday's Game 4 against the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Mon, Aug 17, 2020

1:06 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (concussion) was cleared to begin skating Monday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Sun, Aug 16, 2020

11:34 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (concussion) won't play in Sunday's Game 3 versus the Islanders, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Sat, Aug 15, 2020

4:45 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (concussion) joined his teammates on the ice toward the end of practice Saturday, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Thu, Aug 13, 2020

2:20 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) is in the concussion protocol and will miss Game 2 versus the Islanders on Friday, Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press reports.

Wed, Aug 12, 2020

5:40 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (undisclosed) has been ruled out of the remainder of Wednesday's Game 1 against the Islanders.

5:12 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) didn't come out of the locker room for the start of the second period, NBC Sports Washington reports.

Sun, Aug 09, 2020

11:51 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Sunday's round-robin match versus Boston.

10:49 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision for Sunday's round-robin clash with the Bruins, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Fri, Aug 07, 2020

3:05 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) was not in attendance for Friday's practice session, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Sat, Mar 21, 2020

1:12 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) has registered 12 goals and 54 points in 61 games thus far in the 2019-20 season.

Sat, Mar 07, 2020

8:15 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Penguins.

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

11:55 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) dished out a pair of assists in Thursday's 6-5 overtime loss to the Rangers.

Sun, Mar 01, 2020

11:54 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) dished a power-play helper and added two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Wild.

Sun, Feb 23, 2020

8:02 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) notched two assists in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Penguins.

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

11:23 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) dished out two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

Mon, Feb 10, 2020

11:08 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) recorded two assists and two shots with a minus-3 rating in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Islanders.

Tue, Jan 28, 2020

11:40 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) tallied an empty-net goal and three shots during Monday's 4-2 win over the Canadiens.

Tue, Jan 14, 2020

9:45 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) signed a five-year, $46 million contract extension with the Capitals on Tuesday,

Wed, Jan 08, 2020

10:57 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) scored a goal on four shots but went minus-2 in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Flyers.

Fri, Jan 03, 2020

10:38 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) recorded a power-play assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Hurricanes.

Sat, Dec 28, 2019

11:47 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) registered a power-play assist and three shots during Friday's 2-1 overtime win against the Blue Jackets.

Sun, Dec 08, 2019

11:33 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) is expected to play in Monday's game against the Blue Jackets, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Dec 06, 2019

2:51 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) is set to miss Friday's matchup with Anaheim, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Wed, Dec 04, 2019

7:55 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) is ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Dec 03, 2019

3:07 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Sharks, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

2:22 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) is not likely to play Tuesday against the Sharks, Tarik El-Bashir of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Dec 02, 2019

2:20 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) practiced in a full contact jersey Monday, Mike Vogel of the Capitals' official site reports.

Sat, Nov 30, 2019

5:06 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) won't play in Saturday's game against the Red Wings, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

12:04 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) was ruled out for Friday's game against the Lightning, Samantha Pell of The Washington Post reports.

Wed, Nov 27, 2019

11:16 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) skated in a non-contact jersey Wednesday, JJ Regan of NBC Sports Washington reports.

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

12:35 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) won't be in the lineup against the Panthers on Wednesday, NBC Sports Washington reports.

Fri, Nov 22, 2019

12:40 PM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) (upper body) won't be in the lineup versus Vancouver on Saturday, NBC Sports Washington reports.

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

10:30 AM - Nicklas Backstrom (Wsh) will miss Wednesday's matchup with the Rangers due to an upper-body injury.

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