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He won the Stanley Cup with his team in 2018.
15 Interesting Facts About Nicklas Bäckström
Nicklas Bäckström is a Swedish ice hockey center known for his elite playmaking, a Stanley Cup championship with the Washington Capitals, and becoming the franchise's all-time assists leader.
Position
Centre
Jersey
#19
Status
Active
Teams
4
Facts
15
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He became his franchise's all-time leader in assists.
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He reached the 1,000th career point milestone on March 9, 2022.
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He was selected fourth overall in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
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He was named to the NHL All-Rookie Team in 2008.
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He won the Viking Award twice as the top Swedish-born player.
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He achieved a streak of six-consecutive 50-assist seasons, a feat accomplished by only 26 players.
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He played for Dynamo Moscow in the KHL during the 2012-13 NHL lockout.
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His father was also a professional ice hockey player for Brynäs IF.
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He is the youngest Swedish player ever to participate in an Ice Hockey World Championship tournament.
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He scored his first regular season NHL hat-trick against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
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A pre-game ceremony was held for him for reaching 600 career assists on November 7, 2018.
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The 'ice barn' in Valbo where he developed his hockey skills as a young boy was renamed Nickback Arena.
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He was involved in an Olympic doping controversy in 2014 but was ultimately awarded his silver medal after a settlement.
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He tied Gilbert Perreault for eighth in NHL history with his 12th career four-assist game.
About Nicklas Bäckström
An elite playmaking center, he is renowned for his exceptional passing abilities and vision on the ice. He became the Washington Capitals' all-time franchise leader in assists and helped lead the team to a Stanley Cup championship in 2018. He also achieved the 1,000th career point milestone.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
2018
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Capitals All-Time Franchise Leader in Assists
2015
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1,000 Career Points
2022
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NHL All-Star Game
2016
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Viking Award
2009, 2015
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Nicklas Bäckström.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Centre
Jersey #: 19
Status: Active
Age: 38 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 0" (183 cm)
Weight: 214 lbs (97 kg)
Born: Valbo, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 21
Goals: 271
Assists: 762
Points: 1033
Teams: 4
Drafted: 2006
Round: 1st
Teams & Career
Brynäs IF Washington Capitals Dynamo Moscow Brynäs IF
Nicklas Bäckström plays for 4 different teams during his 21 seasons career. He was originally drafted 1st overall by the Washington Capitals in 2006.