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Nicklas Backstrom
| Position | Center | Current Team | Washington Capitals |
| Shoots | Left | Current Contract | 5 years |
| Height | 6'1" | Expires | 2024-25 |
| Weight (lbs) | 202 | Expiry Age (Jun 30) | 37 |
| Age | 37 (Nov 23, 1987) | Expiry Status | UFA |
| Drafted | 2006, Round 1, Overall 4 (WSH) |
| Date | Team | Transaction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | Washington Capitals | Placed on LTIR | |
| Jan 14, 2020 | Washington Capitals | Signed 5 years @ $9.200M AAV starting in 2020-21 | |
| May 17, 2010 | Washington Capitals | Signed 10 years @ $6.700M AAV starting in 2010-11 | |
| May 16, 2007 | Washington Capitals | Signed to an entry level contract. |
Status History Coming Soon
| Regular Season | Playoffs | ||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G | GP | G | A | Pts | +/- | PIM | Shots | Sh% | TOI/G |
| 2007-08 | WSH | 82 | 14 | 55 | 69 | +13 | 24 | 153 | 9.2 | 19:00 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | +3 | 2 | 19 | 21.0 | 20:26 |
| 2008-09 | WSH | 82 | 22 | 66 | 88 | +16 | 46 | 174 | 12.6 | 19:57 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 15 | +3 | 8 | 33 | 9.1 | 21:40 |
| 2009-10 | WSH | 82 | 33 | 68 | 101 | +37 | 50 | 222 | 14.9 | 20:27 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | +7 | 4 | 27 | 18.5 | 21:03 |
| 2010-11 | WSH | 77 | 18 | 47 | 65 | +24 | 40 | 202 | 8.9 | 20:36 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 25 | 0.0 | 23:19 | ||
| 2011-12 | WSH | 42 | 14 | 30 | 44 | -4 | 24 | 95 | 14.7 | 19:10 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 8 | +2 | 18 | 25 | 8.0 | 21:31 |
| 2012-13 | WSH | 48 | 8 | 40 | 48 | +8 | 20 | 82 | 9.8 | 19:54 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -2 | 14 | 7.1 | 19:47 | |
| 2013-14 | WSH | 82 | 18 | 61 | 79 | -20 | 54 | 196 | 9.2 | 19:48 | |||||||||
| 2014-15 | WSH | 82 | 18 | 60 | 78 | +5 | 40 | 153 | 11.8 | 20:32 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 2 | 24 | 12.5 | 21:36 |
| 2015-16 | WSH | 75 | 20 | 50 | 70 | +17 | 36 | 129 | 15.5 | 19:11 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 11 | +3 | 8 | 24 | 8.3 | 20:02 |
| 2016-17 | WSH | 82 | 23 | 63 | 86 | +17 | 38 | 162 | 14.2 | 18:16 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 26 | 23.1 | 20:44 | |
| 2017-18 | WSH | 81 | 21 | 50 | 71 | +5 | 46 | 165 | 12.7 | 19:40 | 20 | 5 | 18 | 23 | -1 | 6 | 36 | 13.9 | 20:37 |
| 2018-19 | WSH | 80 | 22 | 52 | 74 | +2 | 30 | 169 | 13.0 | 19:57 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 8 | -4 | 4 | 18 | 27.8 | 20:57 |
| 2019-20 | WSH | 61 | 12 | 42 | 54 | -1 | 14 | 132 | 9.1 | 19:01 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 7 | 0.0 | 16:30 | ||
| 2020-21 | WSH | 55 | 15 | 38 | 53 | 0 | 14 | 91 | 16.5 | 18:36 | 5 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 9 | 0.0 | 20:53 | ||
| 2021-22 | WSH | 47 | 6 | 25 | 31 | -8 | 12 | 68 | 8.8 | 17:29 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | +1 | 4 | 16 | 12.5 | 18:00 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 39 | 7 | 14 | 21 | -25 | 14 | 59 | 11.9 | 16:53 | |||||||||
| 2023-24 | WSH | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 2 | 12 | 0.0 | 14:34 | |||||||||
| Career | 1105 | 271 | 762 | 1033 | +83 | 504 | 2264 | 12.0 | 19:23 | 139 | 38 | 76 | 114 | +5 | 62 | 303 | 12.5 | 20:47 | |
5v5 Individual Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | G/60 | A/60 | Pts/60 | xG/60 | GAE/60 | Sh% | xSh% | Sh%AE | %SA Rush | %SA Reb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | WSH | 74 | 1038:18 | 0.75 | 1.16 | 1.91 | 0.44 | 0.31 | 13.98 | 8.20 | 5.78 | 8.53 | 2.33 |
| 2016-17 | WSH | 82 | 1097:32 | 0.71 | 1.69 | 2.41 | 0.61 | 0.10 | 10.66 | 9.14 | 1.52 | 4.91 | 7.36 |
| 2017-18 | WSH | 81 | 1136:49 | 0.63 | 1.32 | 1.95 | 0.57 | 0.06 | 10.17 | 9.20 | 0.97 | 3.75 | 6.25 |
| 2018-19 | WSH | 80 | 1092:07 | 0.60 | 1.54 | 2.14 | 0.59 | 0.01 | 9.48 | 9.30 | 0.18 | 3.23 | 3.23 |
| 2019-20 | WSH | 61 | 806:55 | 0.37 | 1.26 | 1.64 | 0.53 | -0.16 | 6.02 | 8.59 | -2.56 | 4.50 | 3.60 |
| 2020-21 | WSH | 55 | 767:57 | 0.70 | 1.25 | 1.95 | 0.44 | 0.26 | 15.00 | 9.46 | 5.54 | 6.17 | 7.41 |
| 2021-22 | WSH | 46 | 574:43 | 0.42 | 1.04 | 1.46 | 0.46 | -0.04 | 9.76 | 10.67 | -0.92 | 4.84 | 3.23 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 39 | 479:19 | 0.13 | 1.00 | 1.13 | 0.57 | -0.45 | 2.78 | 12.70 | -9.93 | 6.00 | 18.00 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 8 | 96:46 | 0.00 | 0.62 | 0.62 | 0.31 | -0.31 | 0.00 | 8.36 | -8.36 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
5v5 On Ice Stats
| Season | Team(s) | GP | TOI | SAF/60 | GF/60 | xGF/60 | SAA/60 | GA/60 | xGA/60 | GF% | xGF% | xGF Rel | xGA Rel | xGF% Rel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | WSH | 74 | 1038:18 | 42.82 | 2.48 | 2.41 | 38.49 | 1.39 | 2.20 | 64.18 | 52.27 | -0.12 | -0.14 | 0.38 |
| 2016-17 | WSH | 82 | 1097:32 | 43.73 | 2.95 | 2.57 | 41.27 | 1.91 | 2.46 | 60.67 | 51.15 | 0.15 | 0.20 | -0.59 |
| 2017-18 | WSH | 81 | 1136:49 | 44.44 | 2.80 | 2.68 | 43.86 | 1.79 | 2.63 | 60.92 | 50.49 | 0.34 | -0.08 | 4.08 |
| 2018-19 | WSH | 80 | 1092:07 | 43.18 | 2.86 | 2.48 | 42.69 | 2.47 | 2.57 | 53.61 | 49.07 | -0.02 | -0.19 | 1.61 |
| 2019-20 | WSH | 61 | 806:55 | 47.59 | 3.20 | 2.84 | 42.83 | 3.20 | 2.62 | 50.00 | 52.06 | 0.37 | 0.22 | 1.29 |
| 2020-21 | WSH | 55 | 767:57 | 38.83 | 3.28 | 2.09 | 38.52 | 2.11 | 2.07 | 60.87 | 50.27 | -0.33 | -0.21 | -1.30 |
| 2021-22 | WSH | 46 | 574:43 | 38.84 | 2.61 | 2.25 | 42.18 | 3.03 | 2.46 | 46.30 | 47.84 | -0.38 | 0.03 | -4.19 |
| 2022-23 | WSH | 39 | 479:19 | 37.43 | 1.75 | 2.31 | 43.19 | 3.38 | 2.46 | 34.15 | 48.43 | -0.35 | -0.47 | 0.85 |
| 2023-24 | WSH | 8 | 96:46 | 35.34 | 0.62 | 1.79 | 36.58 | 2.48 | 2.42 | 20.00 | 42.61 | -0.67 | 0.01 | -7.98 |
NHL Edge Stats
| Skating | Shooting | Zone Time | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | GP | Top Speed | Bursts>20/mi | Avg. Speed | ES Avg. Speed | Top Speed | Avg. Speed | %Long Range | %Mid Range | %High Danger | ES DZ% | ES NZ% | ES OZ% |
| 2021-22 | 47 | 20.7 | 0.0 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 84.3 | 49.6 | 8.7 | 43.5 | 47.8 | 39.7 | 18.1 | 42.1 |
| 2022-23 | 39 | 20.3 | 0.0 | 9.6 | 9.9 | 85.3 | 41.8 | 6.2 | 39.6 | 54.2 | 42.3 | 17.9 | 39.8 |
| 2023-24 | 8 | 20.3 | 0.0 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 69.7 | 41.1 | 0.0 | 20.0 | 80.0 | 43.3 | 19.1 | 37.6 | 2024-25 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Legend
| Percentile 0-25 | Percentile 25-50 | Percentile 50-75 | Percentile 75-100 |
Glossary
| Type | Statistic | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | G/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | A/60 | Assists per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | Pts/60 | Points per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | xG/60 | Expected Goals per 60 minutes. |
| Individual | GAE/60 | Goals Above Expected (G/60 - xG/60). |
| Individual | Sh% | Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | xSh% | Expected Shooting Percentage. |
| Individual | Sh%AE | Shooting percentage above expected (Sh% - xSh%). |
| Individual | %SA Rush | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be on the rush. |
| Individual | %SA Reb. | Percentage of shot attempts determined to be from rebounds. |
| On Ice | SAF/60 | Shot Attempts For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | GF/60 | Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | xGF/60 | Expected Goals For per 60 minutes. |
| On Ice | SAA/60 | Shot Attempts Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GA/60 | Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGA/60 | Expected Goals Against per 60 minutes (lower is better). |
| On Ice | GF% | Goals For Percentage = Goals For / (Goals For + Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF% | Expected Goals For Percentage = Expected Goals For / (Expected Goals For + Expected Goals Against) |
| On Ice | xGF Rel | xGF/60 when On Ice - xGF/60 when not On Ice. |
| On Ice | xGA Rel | xGA/60 when On Ice - xGA/60 when not On Ice (lower is better). |
| On Ice | xGF% Rel | xGF% when On Ice - xGF% when not On Ice. |
Current Contract
Standard Contract (UFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-21 | 32 | NMC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $12,000,000 | $12,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2021-22 | 33 | NMC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2022-23 | 34 | NMC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $3,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2023-24 | 35 | M-NTC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2024-25 | 36 | M-NTC | $9,200,000 | $9,200,000 | - | $6,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | $25,000,000 | $21,000,000 | $46,000,000 | $46,000,000 |
Signed: Jan 14, 2020
Team: Washington Capitals
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 11.29
Clause: For 2023-24 and 2024-25 player can submit a 15 team no trade list.
Previous Contracts
Standard Contract (RFA)
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | 22 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | $2,000,000 | $4,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA | ||
| 2011-12 | 23 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2012-13 | 24 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2013-14 | 25 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | RFA-arb | ||
| 2014-15 | 26 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2015-16 | 27 | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | $6,500,000 | UFA | ||
| 2016-17 | 28 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | UFA | |
| 2017-18 | 29 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | UFA | |
| 2018-19 | 30 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | UFA | |
| 2019-20 | 31 | M-NTC | $6,700,000 | $6,700,000 | - | - | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | UFA | |
| Total | - | $2,000,000 | $65,000,000 | $67,000,000 | $67,000,000 |
Signed: May 17, 2010
Team: Washington Capitals
GM: -
Exp. Status: UFA
Cap %: 11.28
Clause: Starting in 2016-17 player can submit a 7 team no trade list.
Entry Level Contract
| Season | Age* | Clause | Cap Hit | AAV | Perf. Bonus | Sign. Bonus | Salary | Compensation | Minors Salary | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 19 | $850,000 | $2,400,000 | $1,350,000 | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2008-09 | 20 | $850,000 | $2,400,000 | $1,650,000 | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| 2009-10 | 21 | $850,000 | $2,400,000 | $1,650,000 | - | $850,000 | $850,000 | $62,500 | ELC | ||
| Total | $4,650,000 | - | $2,550,000 | $2,550,000 | $187,500 |
Signed: May 16, 2007
Team: Washington Capitals
GM: -
Exp. Status: RFA