Nicklas Backstrom is a Swedish center who was born on November 23, 1987 in Gavle, Sweden. He joined the Washington Capitals in 2007 and has since become a regular line-mate of star winger Alexander Ovechkin. Backstrom has been a key contributor to the Capitals' success, helping them to win the Stanley Cup in 2018.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
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About
Swedish center who joined the Washington Capitals in 2007 and became a regular line-mate of star winger Alexander Ovechkin.
Before Fame
He began his professional career with Sweden's Brynas IF in 2002.
Trivia
Selected 4th overall by the Capitals in 2006, he was named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team after the 2007–08 season and was a finalist for the league's Rookie of the Year award.
Family Life
His father Anders played hockey professionally in Sweden and his mother Catrin played handball professionally in Sweden and in her native country Finland.
Associated With
Playing alongside superstar Alexander Ovechkin, he became one of Washington's top point scorers on a yearly basis. In the 2009-10 season he dished out 68 assists and tallied 101 points.