Nicklas Backstrom

Represents:
6'0"
Height
210 lbs
Weight
2006
1st round, 4th overall
Position: C
Born: November 23, 1987
Age: 31
Birthplace: Gavle, Sweden

Nicklas Backstrom

Represents:
6'0"
Height
210 lbs
Weight
2006
1st round, 4th overall
Position: C
Born: November 23, 1987
Age: 31
Birthplace: Gavle, Sweden

Nicklas Backstrom

Represents:
Height:
6'0"
Weight:
210 lbs
2006
1st round, 4th overall
Position: C
Born: November 23, 1987
Age: 31
Birthplace: Gavle, Sweden

Statistics

Season Team GP G A PTS +/- TOI PIMS PPG SHG GWG SOG S%
2007-08 WSH 82 14 55 69 13 1557:25 24 3 0 4 153 0.09
2008-09 WSH 82 22 66 88 16 1635:23 46 14 0 1 174 0.13
2009-10 WSH 82 33 68 101 37 1676:35 50 11 0 4 222 0.15
2010-11 WSH 77 18 47 65 24 1586:00 40 4 1 2 202 0.09
2011-12 WSH 42 14 30 44 -4 804:54 24 3 0 4 95 0.15
2012-13 WSH 48 8 40 48 8 955:14 20 3 0 1 82 0.1
2013-14 WSH 82 18 61 79 -20 1623:46 54 6 1 1 196 0.09
2014-15 WSH 82 18 60 78 5 1683:28 40 3 0 3 153 0.12
2015-16 WSH 75 20 50 70 17 1438:38 36 3 0 4 129 0.16
2016-17 WSH 82 23 63 86 17 1497:19 38 8 0 5 162 0.14
2017-18 WSH 81 21 50 71 5 1592:30 46 7 0 4 165 0.13
2018-19 WSH 73 18 51 69 4 1459:10 26 7 0 4 158 0.11
Totals: 888 227 641 868 122 17510:22 444 72 2 37 1891 0.12
Season Team GP G A PTS +/- TOI PIMS PPG SHG GWG SOG S%
2007-08 WSH 7 4 2 6 3 143:05 2 3 0 0 19 0.21
2008-09 WSH 14 3 12 15 3 303:17 8 2 0 0 33 0.09
2009-10 WSH 7 5 4 9 7 147:21 4 0 0 1 27 0.19
2010-11 WSH 9 0 2 2 0 209:50 4 0 0 0 25 0
2011-12 WSH 13 2 6 8 2 279:46 18 0 0 1 25 0.08
2012-13 WSH 7 1 2 3 -2 138:27 0 0 0 0 14 0.07
2014-15 WSH 14 3 5 8 -3 302:21 2 1 0 1 24 0.12
2015-16 WSH 12 2 9 11 3 240:26 8 0 0 1 24 0.08
2016-17 WSH 13 6 7 13 0 269:37 2 1 0 1 26 0.23
2017-18 WSH 20 5 18 23 -1 412:28 6 0 0 1 36 0.14
Totals: 116 31 67 98 12 2446:38 54 7 0 6 253 0.12

News

Playoff Performer of the Night | Nicklas Backstrom

Nicklas Backstrom surpassed the 20-point mark with a trio of assists in his seventh multi-point game of the 2018 Stanley Cup Playoffs as the Washington Capitals pulled off a 6-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights to move within one victory of hoisting hockey’s most coveted prize.

Former 60-goal scorer, Dennis Maruk, sees a bit of himself in current Caps

Dennis Maruk won’t be painting his face to feature the Washington Capitals logo, but the franchise’s first 60-goal scorer will be wearing his heart on his sleeve for the Stanley Cup Final.

Visa Presents: Player Q&A with Nicklas Backstrom

Based on Nicklas Backstrom's number one pet peeve, we get the impression he is a pretty laid back guy! More on the alternate captain for the Washington Capitals in this week's Player Q&A.

Playoff Performer of the Night | Nicklas Backstrom

When stakes are high Nicklas Backstrom just has a habit of coming in clutch, and his three-point Saturday night that included the series-swaying, game-winning goal was no different.

Swedish NHLers confirm or debunk stereotypes about Sweden

From Swedish meatballs and IKEA furniture to beloved Muppets character, the Swedish Chef, Swedish NHL'ers confirm or debunk what many North Americans consider to be staples in Sweden.

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