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Nicklas Backstrom

Washington Capitals

1987/11/23 24

6-1 213

Gavle, Sweden

4

the Washington Capitals in 2006 (1st round)

Year Team GP G A P +/- PIM PPG SHG GWG GTG SOG
2011-12 Capitals 38 13 29 42 -2 22 3 0 4 0 90

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Displays outstanding patience with the puck, playmaking acumen and a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Is mature and has great instincts. His shot is improving and he also boasts defensive ability.
Flaws
  • Needs to continue getting a little better at fending off defenders when the checking gets at its tightest. Also needs to do more of the little things when he's not putting up points consistently.
Career Potential
  • Elite scoring center.
  • Awards2008Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game2007NHL - All-Rookie Team2007Played in the NHL YoungStars Game2005Elitserien (Sweden) - Rookie of the Year

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

January 11, 2012 Head injury, injured reserve.
January 7, 2012 Head injury, day-to-day.
March 18, 2011 Missed 5 games (thumb injury).
March 9, 2011 Thumb injury, day-to-day.
May 17, 2010 Re-signed by the Washington Capitals to a 10-year contract.
May 16, 2007 Signed by the Washington Capitals to a three-year entry-level contract.

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June 24, 2006 Drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round (4th overall) in 2006.

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