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Caps set to announce Backstrom signing
May 16, 2010
Nicklas Backstrom.
The Washington Capitals and impending restricted free agent forward Nicklas Backstrom have come to terms on a contract extension, sources tell Sportsnet.
The Capitals have scheduled a Monday press conference.
In 82 games this season, the 22-year-old native of Gavle, Sweden had 33 goals, 101 points and was a plus-37.
The center was drafted 4th overall by the Capitals in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
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