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Capitals news: Nicklas Backstrom's true feelings on Alex Ovechkin's record
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Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin (right) shakes hands with Mark Messier as he is presented with the Art Ross (left) and Maurice Rocket Richard trophies at a luncheon during Stanley Cup festivities in
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Capitals, Seeking Scoring Balance, Tinker With a Dynamic Twosome - The New York Times
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Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom (Capitals) Editorial Photography - Image of equipment, players: 23449517
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B/R Open Ice on X: Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom will play in their 1,000th game as teammates tonight. Truly an iconic duo 🤩 / X
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Alexander ovechkin hi-res stock photography and images - Page 4 - Alamy
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The first person Alex Ovechkin gave the Stanley Cup to was Nicklas Backstrom
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Untitled document 17 .docx - The Capitals signed Swedish phenom Nicklas Backstrom the fourth overall pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft to a three-year
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1,036 Ovechkin Backstrom Photos & High Res Pictures - Getty Images
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Nhl entry draft hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom reach new milestone together - The Washington Post
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A Decade Later: Redrafting the 2006 NHL Draft
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and center Nicklas Backstrom (19) celebrates af …
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Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin (right) shakes hands with Mark Messier as he is presented with the Art Ross (left) and Maurice Rocket Richard trophies at a luncheon during Stanley Cup festivities in