Backstrom Scores as Capitals Beat Devils 4-3
On a night celebrating his 1,000th career point, Nicklas Backstrom scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Alex Ovechkin netted his team-leading 42nd…
Capitals Jump to Early Lead, Defeat Devils 5-2
The Washington Capitals are getting into a groove under coach Peter Laviolette’s system, finding ways to win even without contributions from stars like Nicklas Backstrom and Alexander Ovechkin. Garnet Hathaway and Daniel Sprong scored within the first five minutes, as…