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    NicklasBackstrom

    Washington Capitals
    • #19
    • CenterC
    • Washington CapitalsCapitals
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 91 kg
    • Birthdate
      23/11/1987 (38)
    • Birthplace
      Gavle, SWE
    • HT/WT
      1.85 m, 91 kg
    • Birthdate
      23/11/1987 (38)
    • Birthplace
      Gavle, SWE
    • Draft Info
      2006: Rd 1, Pk 4 (WSH)
    • Status
      Minors

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    • G
      271
      A
      762
      PTS
      1033
      +/-
      83
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