Nicklas Bäckström Nicklas Bäckström Nicklas Bäckström (; born 23 November 1987) is a Swedish professional ice hockey centre and an alternate captain for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL). Bäckström was selected fourth overall by the Capitals at the 2006 NHL Entry Draft, and has since gone on to become Washington's all-time franchise leader in assists. Bäckström won his first Stanley Cup with the Capitals in 2018. Bäckström was born and raised in Valbo, Sweden. His father, Anders, was a professional ice hockey player, who won a championship with the Brynäs and retired shortly after Bäckström was born. His
Nicklas Bergh Nicklas Bergh Hans Nicklas Bergh is a Swedish footballer who plays for Eskilstuna City as a goalkeeper. He spent his youth playing for Triangelns IK and IFK Eskilstuna before making his senior debut in 2000. After two years playing in the third division, Bergh moved up a division to join Superettan club Eskilstuna City. It was there that he first met Stefan Soderberg, the club's sporting director who took up the same role at his next club. Three and a half years later, Bergh was signed by AIK as back-up to Daniel Örlund. In 2007, Bergh spent time on loan