What happened to Nick Backstrom?

Nicklas Backstrom had a difficult 2021-22 season that started with him on long-term injured reserve for nearly half the season due to lingering issues with his hip. Backstrom had surgery on his hip in 2015.

Why did they throw apples for Backstrom?

Players from both the Caps and Devils throw in a hand to help the effort. Lmao the fans are throwing their rubber apples commemorating Nicklas Backstrom’s 1,000th career points onto the ice. Capitals announcer Joe Beninati joked Backstrom is the “Apple King” during NBC Sports Washington’s broadcast.

How long does Backstrom take?

Backstrom (illness) is expected to be back in the Capitals lineup on Monday. Backstrom has missed the last three games with a non-COVID illness but both he and T.J. Oshie are expected to be back in the lineup on Monday.

Why is Backstrom out?

The team announced less than an hour before puck drop that Backstrom would miss out against the Bruins due to “body maintenance”. #Caps Nicklas Backstrom (body maintenance) will not play today vs Boston. They won’t even tell us lower or upper body.

How old is Nicklas Backstrom?

34 years (November 23, 1987)Nicklas Bäckström / Age

Why did Caps throw apples on ice?

this is the one. Backstrom is “The Apple King,” NBC Sports Washington’s Joe Beninati joked. Capitals and Devils players ambled onto the ice to help the goal crew clean up the ice.

Why did the Capitals throw apples?

Fans were given commemorative “apples,” a nod to the 700-plus assists – “apples” in the hockey vernacular – Backstrom has recorded over the course of his brilliant NHL career.

Is Backstrom hurt?

At Washington’s breakdown day Sunday, Backstrom said he’s unsure of what the future holds and that he will have to “make some decisions,” as it relates to his still-bothersome hip that kept him out until Dec. 15 and hampered his play the rest of the season.

Is Backstrom healthy?

Backstrom has yet to play or practice with the team this season and is currently on long-term injured reserve. He has been dealing with a hip injury from the end of last season that did not heal over the offseason. Whenever Backstrom’s possible return is discussed, Laviolette has stressed the process.

Will Backstrom come back?

Capitals’ Nicklas Backstrom: Sitting out season finale Backstrom will return to his usual featured role for Game 1 of Washington’s first-round playoff series against the Panthers.