Capitals sign Nicklas Backstrom for 5-year, $46M deal

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitals have signed Nicklas Backstrom for the long term, agreeing to a $46 million, five-year contract extension on Tuesday. The deal through the 2024-25 season carries a $9.2 million salary-cap hit. Backstrom is the Capitals franchise leader in assists and has been an organizational cornerstone for more than a decade. Washington […]