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    Nicklas Backstrom

    NicklasBackstrom

    Washington Capitals
    • #19
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    • Washington Capitals
    • HT/WT
      6' 1", 202 lbs
    • Birthdate
      11/23/1987 (38)
    • Birthplace
      Gavle, SWE
    • Draft Info
      2006: Rd 1, Pk 4 (WSH)
    • Status
      Minors

    Stats

    • G
      271
    • A
      762
    • PTS
      1033
    • +/-
      83
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