Capitals Award Backstrom Golden Stick, Hold Ceremony To Celebrate 1,000 Points

WASHINGTON, D.C. — At Capital One Arena on Saturday, all eyes were on Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom, as the team paid tribute to their star center for hitting 1,000 career points back.

The Capitals honored No. 19 with a pregame ceremony prior to puck drop. Backstrom and his family, along with Brian MacLellan and teammates, were on the ice as Washington rolled out the red carpet for Backstrom. Behind him was a “1,000” backdrop, and the team also had a video tribute for the 34-year-old, who is just the second player in franchise history to reach the millennium mark.

In the video, the Capitals highlighted Backstrom’s milestones, from his first point to 500th assist to 1,000th point. Ryan Getzlaf, Sidney Crosby and Patrick Kane also congratulated Backstrom, along with teammate and friend Alex Ovechkin.

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— Sammi Silber (@sammisilber) March 26, 2022

Welcome to the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ point club, #N1KY!#ALLCAPS | @backstrom19 pic.twitter.com/7H64uJHICw

— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 26, 2022

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The NHL paid tribute to Backstrom with a Tiffany crystal. Also, Brian MacLellan and DIck Patrick, on behalf of the organization, gave Backstrom a golden stick to commemorate the milestone. Also, Ovechkin and John Carlson presented Backstrom with custom wedges and fine wine.

Backstroke honored with a golden stick, a Tiffany crystal and more gifts from his teammates. #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/XnRYTDZeEI

— Sammi Silber (@sammisilber) March 26, 2022

A golden stick for the Golden God 🤩

Commemorating Nicklas Backstrom's 1,000 @Capitals points! pic.twitter.com/lndS1XaOgZ

— NBC Sports Capitals (@NBCSCapitals) March 26, 2022

Not only did the team hold a special ceremony for the Swede, but also gave away squishy “N1KY” apples and pins to commemorate his accomplishment. The team additionally had a display for Backstrom on the main concourse, filled with apples and pucks to celebrate the playmaker.

Also, a look at the giveaways tonight as the #ALLCAPS celebrate Nicklas Backstrom: pic.twitter.com/mxod8haLyC

— Sammi Silber (@sammisilber) March 26, 2022

Backstrom reached the milestone back on March 9 with a goal and assist against the Edmonton Oilers. His 1,000th point fittingly came off a helper on a brilliant stretch pass up to T.J. Oshie.

T.J. Oshie takes Nicklas Backstrom's dish and snipes one off the pipe and in on the power play! 1,000 points for Backstrom in his career!#ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/NEbesT4R8R

— Hockey Daily 365 (@HockeyDaily365) March 10, 2022

Through 1,044 career games with the Capitals, Backstrom has picked up 263 goals and 741 assists.