Indeed, it has been said so frequently, and for so long now, that people are beginning to question whether or not he is still one of the most underrated players in the NHL today. People believe Nicklas Backstrom is overshadowed by the very large shadow that is cast by his Russian partner-in-crime, Alexander Ovechkin. Who could argue with that?
Ovechkin is an outgoing, sharp-shooting generational talent who seems to break scoring records every single time he puts the puck in the back of the net. He is someone who is a legitimate superstar, and who has attracted countless people to the game of hockey.