The former Washington Capitals star, who is currently suiting up in his native Sweden, put his D.C.-area residence in McLean ...

Nicklas Backstrom said he’s “full of energy” after hip rehab ahead of his professional comeback. originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After nearly two decades in North America, Nicklas Backstrom is ...

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom will be taking some time to step away from the game for health reasons, the team announced Wednesday. The 35-year-old underwent resurfacing surgery on his ...

Former Washington Capital forward Nicklas Backstrom’s home includes a 2,000-square-foot recreation area featuring a gym, theater, sauna and more ...

Capitals alternate captain Nicklas Backstrom recorded his 1,000th career point in his 1,037th NHL game Wednesday against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place, becoming the second player in franchise ...

As former Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom makes his long-awaited return to hockey, Team Sweden is keeping a close eye on him. Backstrom is on Sweden's radar for the upcoming 2026 Winter ...

Saturday was one of those nights that sounds almost too perfect to be real, like it must have come from a movie script rather than real life. On a night in which he was honored in a pregame ceremony ...

Nicklas Backstrom ditched the DC area for his native Sweden last year, capping a 17-season career as a center for the Washington Capitals. In April, he listed his ritzy McLean mansion for sale at $14.

GAVLE, Sweden — Nicklas Backstrom is resuming his hockey career back in his native Sweden with Brynas IF after missing all of last NHL season because of a nagging hip injury. The Swedish club ...

Former Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom may not have played for the last two seasons, but he hasn't missed a beat. Starting anew with his hometown team, Brynäs IF, in the SHL, Backstrom is ...

After nearly two decades in North America, Nicklas Backstrom is heading home nearly two full years after playing his final NHL game with the Washington Capitals. The longtime Capitals center, 37, has ...