NICKLAS
BACKSTROM
C
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Ht/Wt
6’0’’,
203 lbs
Shoots
L
Experience
16
years
Debut
Oct 5, 2007
Born
Nov 23, 1987
(38 yrs)
Gavle, Sweden
Drafted
Drafted by Washington in 2006 (1/4).
Drafted from
Brynas IF (Swe)
Transactions & Injuries
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 2025-07-28 |
Signed with the Brynas IF of the Swedish Hockey League.
|
| 2024-10-07 |
Hip injury, non-roster list.
|
| 2024-04-29 |
Missed the last 74 regular season and all 4 playoff games (hip injury).
|
| 2023-11-02 |
Hip injury, injured reserve.
|
| 2023-11-01 |
Hip injury, sidelined indefinitely.
|
Career Honors & Awards
| League | Honor | Description |
|---|---|---|
| NHL | Stanley Cup Stanley Cup | 2017-18 (Washington) |
| NHL | All-Rookie Team All-Rookie Team | 2007-08 |
| NHL | Played in the NHL YoungStars Game Played in the NHL YoungStars Game | 2007-08 |
| NHL | Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game | 2015-16, 2008-09 |
| Elitserien (Sweden) | Rookie of the Year Rookie of the Year | 2005-06 |
| Olympic | Olympic Silver Medal Olympic Silver Medal | 2014 (Sweden) |