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
1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season 1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season The 1989–90 Detroit Red Wings season was the Red Wings' 58th season, the franchise's 64th. The season involved drafting Sergei Fedorov and Nicklas Lidstrom. Until 2016-17 this was the last season that the Red Wings failed to make the playoffs. "Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes" "Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes" "Note: GP = Games played; MIN = Minutes; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO =