Nicklas Backstrom

• Capitals’ Copley claims first NHL win in 4-3 shootout victory over Flames

  The Washington Capitals goaltender stopped 27 of 30 shots in regulation and overtime, plus three of four in the shootout for a 4-3 win over the Flames.

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  Oct 28, 2018
  
• Europe beats Sweden 3-2, will face Canada in World Cup of Hockey final

  Tomas Tatar scored twice, including the overtime winner, as Team Europe stunned Sweden with a 3-2 victory in the semifinal at the World Cup of Hockey on Sunday.

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  Sep 25, 2016
  
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• Winnipeg Jets drop game to Washington Capitals

  Nicklas Backstrom scored two goals and Alex Ovechkin had his league-leading 38th goal to lead the Washington Capitals 5-1 over the Winnipeg Jets Thursday.

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  Feb 20, 2015
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• Backstrom to receive Olympic silver medal despite positive drug test

  Swedish hockey star Nicklas Backstrom will receive an Olympic silver medal even though he was suspended from the final in Sochi after a positive drug test.

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  Mar 14, 2014
• Team Canada wins gold, beating Sweden 3-0 in men’s Olympic hockey

  Defending gold medallists Team Canada have won the gold medal in men’s Olympic hockey, beating the Swedes 3-0.

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2014
• Positive drug test kept Sweden’s Nicklas Backstrom out of gold-medal game

  Nicklas Backstrom was a late scratch for Sweden in the Olympic gold medal hockey game against Team Canada because of a positive drug test.

  Sports

  Feb 23, 2014