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BREAKING: Nicklas Backstrom “Step[ping] Away from the Game”

Japers' Rink | November 1, 2023

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Oct 18, 2023; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) skates in the first period against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Stunning news this morning as Caps legend Nicklas Backstrom and the team have issued the following statements regarding the team’s alternate captain:

Updates to follow. But in the meantime, from all of us, Nick – the rest of your life awaits and you already did everything and so much more here. Thank you.

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