Capitals fans salute Nicklas Backstrom's 1,000th career point by showering the ice with apples

Earlier this month, Nicklas Backstrom registered a point in an overtime loss to the Edmonton Oilers, assisting on a goal by T.J. Oshie. While not only helping to tie the game late in the third period, the point was career point 1,000 for Backstrom, making him just the 40th player in NHL history to reach such a mark with one franchise. 

On Friday night, the Capitals commemorated Backstrom's achievement with a celebration, including a pregame ceremony in which Backstrom was honored with a Tiffany's crystal from the NHL and a golden stick from the organization.  Fans were greeted by a giveaway of squishy foam N1KY 1,000 points apples on their way into the arena. 

In the third period, with the Capitals tied 2-2 with the New Jersey Devils, Backstrom wristed home the go-ahead goal to an eruption from the Washington faithful.

Soon after Backstrom's goal, foam apples began to rain down on the ice, delaying the game for a few moments.