Mar 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) waves to the crowd after assisting on a goal by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (not pictured) against the Boston Bruins in the first period at Verizon Center. Backstrom became the franchise's all-time assist leader on the play. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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The First Annual Washington Capital’s Academy Awards!
Mar 15, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom (19) waves to the crowd after assisting on a goal by Washington Capitals defenseman John Carlson (not pictured) against the Boston Bruins in the first period at Verizon Center. Backstrom became the franchise’s all-time assist leader on the play. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
In honor of tonight’s 89th Academy Awards show, we’ll be handing out our own Washington Capital’s Oscars at Stars and SticksWe’ll start with the group/smaller awards and then move on to the individual biggies. Welcome to the first annual Washington Capital’s Oscars!
