Semaine # 15

Player of the week: Nicklas Bäckström (C)

NHL has awarded Nicklas Bäckström (C) of Pittsburgh Penguins as Player Of The Week He registered 4 goals and 1 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.

A native of Sweden, Nicklas Bäckström was originally drafted to the NHL by the Washington Capitals in the 1st round of the 2006 entry draft. He has appeared in 283 NHL games during his career, notching 98 goals and adding 155 assists along with 70 penalty minutes. The 23 year old center has played 37 games with the Pittsburgh Penguins this season, totalling 24+20=44 with 6 PIM.