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2013 Rink Wrap: Nicklas Backstrom

Japers' Rink — Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version; a glossary of terms used in this post can be found here; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Backstrom and his most frequent linemates: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Forward Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Backstrom's Past Five Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wraps: 2011-12 (6.81 rating) 2010-11 (4.58 rating) 2009-10 (9.24 rating) 2008-09 (8.43 rating) 2007-08 (8.61 rating) Key Stat: Backstrom had at least a point in 31 of the 48 games this season; of those 31 games, only seven times...

Washington Capitals May 21, 2013

Saturday Caps Clips: French Toast

Japers' Rink — Your savory breakfast links: The end of the all-too-brief playoff run for the Caps has many typing away about a few growing trends in Washington - losing too soon and making excuses for it. [WaPo, FanPost] Nicklas Backstrom isn't making excuses for his early season doldrums, however, despite suffering an injury to end his KHL run in Moscow. [RMNB] A look ahead at some key roster decisions facing the Caps next season: The Caps have said they want Mike Ribeiro back, and Ribeiro has said he wants to stay... but does he fit into the team's plans going forward? [CSNW] Another guy wh...

Washington Capitals May 18, 2013

First line vanishes as Capitals eliminated by Rangers

Washington Post — As the Capitals made their push at the end of the regular season to claim a playoff berth, it was the top line that led the way. Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom both averaged more than a point per game in the final 23 contests of the regular season. Marcus Johansson followed not far behind, averaging just under a point per game in that same span. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals May 14, 2013

Capitals stars no longer young, certainly outgunned

Washington Post — This is more than a concern, more than a beat-down in a win-or-go-home game. This is a fear, and the fear is this: Alex Ovechkin, Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green are going to wake up one day and realize they look more like old maids than young guns, and their NHL careers are going to be a monument to unfulfilled promise. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals May 14, 2013

First line vanishes as Capitals eliminated by Rangers

Capitals Insider | Washington Post —   As the Capitals made their push at the end of the regular season to claim a playoff berth, it was the top line that led the way. Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom both averaged more than a point per … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 14, 2013

Tonight's Lines: Martin Erat Injured, Tom Wilson to Make NHL Debut

Japers' Rink — Tom Wilson will make his NHL debut on the fourth line with Martin Erat out with an upper-body injury, so expect these lines and pairings tonight, with Braden Holtby in net: Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Eric Fehr - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Joel Ward Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Tom Wilson Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Erat and Brooks Laich out with injury. At the other end of the ri...

Washington Capitals May 10, 2013

Tonight's Lines: Clowe a Go, But Staal a No

Japers' Rink — Expect the Caps to stick with the same lines and pairings tonight, with Braden Holtby in net: Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich (who skated this morning) out with injury. At the other end of the rink, Ryane Clowe makes his series debut on the fourth line, bu...

Washington Capitals May 8, 2013

Game Three, Thread Two

Blueshirt Banter — Goals. 4:06 of P1- Nicklas Backstrom (1) from Carlson (1) and Erskine (1). 12:50 of P1- Brian Boyle (1) from Brassard (1) and Del Zotto (1). (I don't believe it either) 1:23 of P2 - Derick Brassard (1) from Zuccarello (1) and Boyle (1). 17:19 of P2 - Mike Green (2) from Perreault (2) and Chimera (1). Just a thought, let's not let Mike Green have time and space ever again. Ever. Brassard and Boyle each with two point nights through two periods. How good does John Moore look on the powerplay? Let's go Rangers. Believe.

New York Rangers May 6, 2013

Tonight’s Lines: The Returne of Ryane Clowe?

Japers' Rink — Per Katie Carrera, looks like it will be status quo for the Caps' lines tonight (with Braden Holtby in net, as usual): Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich out with injury. At the other end of the rink, things are a little less clear, as Ryane Clowe and Marc St...

Washington Capitals May 6, 2013

Today's Lines: Boyle and Dorsett Back In for NYR

Japers' Rink — Per Katie Carrera, here are tonight's lines (with Braden Holtby in net): Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich out with injury. And at the other end of the rink, per Pat Leonard, the projected Rangers' lineup (with Henrik Lundqvist between the pipes): C...

Washington Capitals May 4, 2013

Tonight's Lines: Joel Ward Returns for Game 1

Japers' Rink — Per Katie Carrera, here are tonight's lines (with Braden Holtby in net): Marcus Johansson - Nicklas Backstrom - Alex Ovechkin Martin Erat - Mike Ribeiro - Troy Brouwer Jason Chimera - Mathieu Perreault - Eric Fehr Matt Hendricks - Jay Beagle - Joel Ward Karl Alzner - Mike Green John Erskine - John Carlson Jack Hillen - Steven Oleksy That leaves Jeff Schultz, Wojtek Wolski, Tom Poti and Aaron Volpatti as healthy scratches, and Brooks Laich out with injury. And at the other end of the rink, per Pat Leonard, the projected Rangers' lineup (with Henrik Lundqvist between the pipes): Carl Hage...

Washington Capitals May 2, 2013

The Rangers are wary of Washington’s potent power play

Capitals Insider | Washington Post —   For center Mike Ribeiro, the potency of Washington’s league-leading power play is all about options. He and fellow center Nicklas Backstrom can pass to captain Alex Ovechkin for a devastating one timer near one of the faceoff circles. They … Continue reading →    

Washington Capitals May 1, 2013

Wild Forced To Start Harding In Goal

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Josh Harding will start in goal for Game 1 against the Blackhawks after Nicklas Backstrom suffered an injury during warmups Tuesday, according to Michael Russo of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

April 30, 2013

Alex Ovechkin jokes about 'Russian celebration' after Capitals clinch Southeast

Washington Post — A day after clinching his fifth Southeast Division title in six years, Capitals star Alex Ovechkin spent a moment Wednesday morning reflecting on how "unbelievable" the growth he and teammates Nicklas Backstrom and Mike Green have gone through since becoming the faces of this franchise. Read full article >>    

Washington Capitals April 25, 2013

The Noon Number: 53

Japers' Rink — The Noon Number: 53 - Combined points for Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom over the last 17 games, a span over which the Caps have gone 14-2-1. Ovechkin's 19 goals over this stretch would have him 13th in the League if he hadn't played another game all year (and his 29 points would be good for 80th-best in the League in scoring), and Backstrom's 19 helpers would be the 71st highest total (and have him tied with John Tavares and a host of other big names).

Washington Capitals April 25, 2013

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Nicklas Backstrom Photos

  • 2013 Rink Wrap: Nicklas Backstrom
    Japers' Rink Player Card (click for hi-res version; a glossary of terms used in this post can be found here; data via Behind the Net, Hockey Analysis, CapGeek and NHL.com; h/t Habs EOTP): Backstrom and his most frequent linemates: 2013 Capitals 5v5 Forward Usage, via Hockey Abstract: Backstrom's Past Five Seasons (via Hockey Analysis): Previous Rink Wraps: 2011-12 (6.81 rating) 2010-11 (4.58 rating) 2009-10 (9.24 rating) 2008-09 (8.43 rating) 2007-08 (8.61 rating) Key Stat: Backstrom had at least a point in 31 of the 48 games this season; of those 31 games, only seven times...
  • Saturday Caps Clips: French Toast
    Your savory breakfast links: The end of the all-too-brief playoff run for the Caps has many typing away about a few growing trends in Washington - losing too soon and making excuses for it. [WaPo, FanPost] Nicklas Backstrom isn't making excuses for his early season doldrums, however, despite suffering an injury to end his KHL run in Moscow. [RMNB] A look ahead at some key roster decisions facing the Caps next season: The Caps have said they want Mike Ribeiro back, and Ribeiro has said he wants to stay... but does he fit into the team's plans going forward? [CSNW] Another guy wh...
  • Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, tries to shoot with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, in the goal, and defenseman Dan Girardi (5) in the third period, of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013 in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0 The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, tries to shoot with New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, in the goal, and defenseman Dan Girardi (5) in the third period, of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013 in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
  • Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, tries to get the puck past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, and Dan Girardi (5) during the third period of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013, in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0 The Associated Press
    Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), from Sweden, tries to get the puck past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), from Sweden, and Dan Girardi (5) during the third period of Game 7 first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoff hockey series, Monday, May 13, 2013, in Washington. The Rangers won 5-0. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
  • New York Rangers defensemen Ryan McDonagh (27) and Dan Girardi (5) fend off Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) and center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, on a power play late in the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. The Rangers won 4-3 The Associated Press
    New York Rangers defensemen Ryan McDonagh (27) and Dan Girardi (5) fend off Washington Capitals right wing Troy Brouwer (20) and center Nicklas Backstrom (19), of Sweden, on a power play late in the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, defend as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), also of Sweden, takes a shot in the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. The Rangers won 4-3 The Associated Press
    New York Rangers defenseman Dan Girardi (5) and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, defend as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), also of Sweden, takes a shot in the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, make a save as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), also of Sweden, falls atop Lundqvist during a power play late in the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. The Rangers won 4-3 The Associated Press
    New York Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) and goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30), of Sweden, make a save as Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19), also of Sweden, falls atop Lundqvist during a power play late in the third period of Game 3 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series in New York, Monday, May 6, 2013. The Rangers won 4-3. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
  • Game Three, Thread Two
    Goals. 4:06 of P1- Nicklas Backstrom (1) from Carlson (1) and Erskine (1). 12:50 of P1- Brian Boyle (1) from Brassard (1) and Del Zotto (1). (I don't believe it either) 1:23 of P2 - Derick Brassard (1) from Zuccarello (1) and Boyle (1). 17:19 of P2 - Mike Green (2) from Perreault (2) and Chimera (1). Just a thought, let's not let Mike Green have time and space ever again. Ever. Brassard and Boyle each with two point nights through two periods. How good does John Moore look on the powerplay? Let's go Rangers. Believe.
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