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
2012–13 Detroit Red Wings season 2012–13 Detroit Red Wings season The 2012–13 Detroit Red Wings season was the club's 87th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The regular season was reduced from its usual 82 games to 48 due to a lockout. On May 31, 2012, defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom announced his retirement from the NHL after 20 seasons. Lidstrom won four Stanley Cups and seven Norris Trophies during his Hall of Fame career, all with the Red Wings. Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Red Wings. Stats reflect time with the Red Wings only. Traded mid-season Bold/italics denotes franchise record