Hiatus Diaries: Nicklas Backstrom shows off goalie skills

With their sport on an indefinite pause and everyone in self-quarantine or practicing social distancing, NHL players are starting to get creative with their sudden abundance of free time. Here's a look at what some players have shared on social media to date.

Sergei Bobrovsky

The Florida Panthers netminder kept his glove hand ready while taking in some sun.

Sergei Bobrovsky's (@SergeiBobrovsky) staying sharp.

( IG/olyabobrovsky) pic.twitter.com/GmE3jUs5on

- NHL (@NHL) March 16, 2020

Evander Kane

Evander Kane put some of his hockey skills to use in a hybrid version of golf and baseball.

Day 9 #QuarantineActivities pic.twitter.com/nrD0T7F1cV

- Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) March 21, 2020

Max Domi

The Montreal Canadiens forward showed off a mix of extraordinary hand-eye coordination and balance.

Now more than ever, we are one team.
#playinside #playfortheworld pic.twitter.com/XDmHtJ2t1u

- Max Domi (@max_domi) March 21, 2020

Joey and Mikey Anderson

The Anderson brothers took garage hockey to a whole other level, adding the national anthem and some postgame interviews.

The sibling rivalry is heating up at the Anderson household. @miklovin8 played his brother, @joeyandy19, for the ultimate prize ' pic.twitter.com/brIlhvJHNh

- LA Kings (@LAKings) March 21, 2020

P.K. Subban

P.K. Subban got creative with his fiancee Lindsey Vonn in a home workout.

@alexbunttraining came up with this exercise that I've never done before. "Partner Dead Bugs" be careful with this one it's difficult, but this gives you something to work up to! Have Fun! Stay positive! TMai#fitnessforall #socialdistancewithapurpose @lindseyvonn @redbull pic.twitter.com/OuoEeFU8jX

- P.K. Subban (@PKSubban1) March 20, 2020

Joe Veleno

The Detroit Red Wings forward practiced his stick-handling with a hot commodity.

Nailed it, @jveleno91. pic.twitter.com/JjVBtVbHmA

- Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) March 21, 2020

Nicklas Backstrom

Nicklas Backstrom switched things up and took on the role of goaltender with his young child.

A message from @backstrom19 for the #ALLCAPS family: pic.twitter.com/n3id5a1sEh

- Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 18, 2020

Cal Clutterbuck

Cal Clutterbuck praised childcare workers and teachers and demonstrated his dad skills in the process.

After 8 days at home with his kids, Cal Clutterbuck would like to send a shoutout to all the childcare workers and teachers out there. TM (watch until the end ) pic.twitter.com/EaCldmj2oM

- New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 21, 2020

Ilya Kovalchuk

The Washington Capitals forward hopped on the Tik-Tok dance trend with the whole family.

Ilya Kovalchuk breaking out some dance moves with the fam

(IG/nikolkovalchukofficial) pic.twitter.com/QHXWvpFG5c

- Samantha Pell (@SamanthaJPell) March 21, 2020

Matt Calvert

Matt Calvert got back to his roots and taught his young kids the joy of mini sticks.

No Days Off!!! pic.twitter.com/DoYx0GOIAF

- Matt Calvert (@mattcalvert11) March 15, 2020

Zach Hyman

The Toronto Maple Leafs forward is looking for fans to play video games with him while he streams on Twitch.

Starting next week I'm going to start a stream and invite you guys to come and play online with me! Follow me here https://t.co/K2f0p9YIVX and stay tuned!

- Zach Hyman (@ZachHyman) March 20, 2020

David Pastrnak and Jake DeBrusk

Speaking of Twitch, these two Boston Bruins teammates spent some time playing Fortnite together Saturday.

Hey guys tune in for fortnite duos with my boy @pastrnak96 on twitch 2pm EST, under streamer name- Martialapple250 #webuzzin #washyourhands #QuaratineLife

- Jake Debrusk (@JDebrusk) March 21, 2020

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