Longtime Washington Capital's forward Nicklas Backstrom made franchise history in Friday's 6-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils.
Backstrom, who was drafted 4th-overall by the Capitals in 2006, has dawned their jersey for 923 regular season games.
Friday night, the 32 year-old forward netted a 4 point night for the 23rd time in his illustrious career.
The impressive night would also put him into elite company, as he tallied his 900th career point with the Capitals.
Only one other player has accomplished this impressive stat for the Capitals organization. None other than Backstrom's close friend, Captain and future Hall of Famer, Alexander Ovechkin.
IT'S A 900 KINDA NIGHT! CONGRATS TO @backstrom19 ON 900 CAREER POINTS! #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/9iEj487tfv— Washington ☃ Capitals (@Capitals) December 21, 2019
With the 6-3 victory, the Capitals advance to 25-6-5 on the season, holding on tight to first place overall in the NHL standings, with a 5-point differential separating them from the next closest teams (Bos & Stl.)
With the Ovi and Backstrom duo continuing to steam roll over NHL defenses, it's clear the Caps are making big efforts to be a top contender for the Presidents Trophy.
