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Content in Alex Ovechkin's shadow, Nicklas Backstrom is free to play his game, and be the Caps' resident prankster
Compliment his hair, which his girlfriend Liza Berg cuts ... Casual fans don’t see or hear much about The Other Nicklas Backstrom. He remains firmly engulfed in Ovechkin’s shadow, as has ...
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What Went Into Backstrom's Decision To Step Away From Hockey, Next Steps For Capitals Star
The 36-year-old said his hip wasn't responding the way he wanted it to following resurfacing surgery in June 2022. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom announced on ...
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Amid Questions & Uncertainty, Backstrom Done Talking About Hip & Ready To Give All He Has Left To Capitals: 'I've Done Everything I Can'
The Capitals center isn't giving up and is ready to show what he can do for the Capitals now that he's 15 months removed from hip resurfacing surgery. ARLINGTON, V.A. — Taking the podium at ...