The Washington Capitals didn’t fulfill their ultimate goal of winning a Stanley Cup during the 2016-17 NHL season. However, lots of players did things worth celebrating. Perhaps no Capitals skater had a better season than star center Nicklas Backstrom.
Often thought of as the Robin to Alex Ovechkin’s Batman, the Swedish forward had one of the best seasons of his career. For the first time, it feels like Backstrom is no longer the most underrated player in the league. It took a while, but now everyone knows how great number 19 is.
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