Nils Bäckström (born 29 June 1986) is a Swedish ice hockey player who has played professionally in USA, Finland, Sweden and Russia.

During the summer period of 2009 he attended the Washington Capitals development camp.

AIK chose not to extend the contract with Bäckström for unknown reasons for the following season, opting him for a new challenge.

He spent the 2013–2014 season in the Russian second division with Rubin Tyumen reaching the final in the playoffs.

Stacking up an impressive plus/minus rating during his season earning him with the award for best defenseman in the league.