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How often have we read stories about the difficult adjustments young Russian players need to make when they come to the NHL?
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To some, it may seem sacrilegious.
I mean, who other than Wayne Gretzky has the audacity to wear No. 99 in professional hockey?
Nicklas Backstrom, that’s who.
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Alex Ovechkin proved a number of things on Saturday when he shattered a pane of glass in a KHL game against Atlant Moscow.
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Nicklas Backstrom’s first choice was to play for the Capitals this season.
His second choice was to play for his hometown team in Brynas of the Swedish Elite League.

























