Washington Capitals: Top 10 centers of all-time
#1 Nicklas Backstrom
Nicklas Backstrom comes in at number one in our list as he’s the most underrated playmaking centers in the league. He is also one of the most skilled passers and has had six consecutive seasons of 50 or more assists since the 2013-14 season. This season he had 42 assists before the season was paused and was well on his way to his seventh straight season of 50 assists.
Backstrom has gone on to become the Capitals all-time franchise leaders in assists and is second all-time in franchise points behind Alex Ovechkin. Backstrom was introduced by Ovechkin on his draft night before being selected fourth overall in 2006.
Backstrom recorded his first NHL point by assisting on a goal by Michael Nylander against the Atlanta Thrashers. His rookie campaign got better once he got promoted on the top line next to Ovechkin where the two became inseprable.
Backstrom is more than just a sidekick to Ovechkin, he’s a hero this city needs and an impact player that deserves more accolades and recognition than he already has. Perhaps he’d have more if he wasn’t on the same team as Ovechkin but thankfully we don’t have to worry about that.
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Backstrom is the best center to suit up in a Capitals uniform and it’s no doubt he landed number one on our top 10 centers of all-time list. Who made it on your list? Who did we miss? Let us know in the comments!