A day after being honored for his 500th career assist, the NHL is recognizing Backstrom for adding to that assist total (and throwing in a few goals for good measure) over the past week by naming him the First Star of the Week.
Backstrom led all players in scoring last week, piling up 10 points (3 goals, 7 assists) in four games. He recorded multiple points in each of the games, with goals in three of them, and moved into the League’s Top 10 in scoring with 42 points.
ARLINGTON, Va. – Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom has been named the NHL’s “First Star” for the week ending Jan.