Sports: Caps practice notes, words from Montreal, more prospects in Altoona

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Capitals Backstrom is missing from practice Even with center Nicklas Backstrom absent from practice this morning Coach Bruce Boudreau is close to finalizing his playoff roster. Jose Theodore named playoff starter The Caps have a lot to fear in these Canadiens Bog Tomas Plekanec slights Jose Theodore As the series nears the war of words heats up, with Montreal's leading scorer expressing his opinion on the Canadians goaltending vs. that of the Caps. Jose Theodore on being a celeb in Montreal Brian Baldinger really doesn't like McNabb Nationals The best Nats pitching prospect I saw in Altoona Dave Sheinin stating that, while Strasburg was the top prospect during his trip to Altoona, another pitcher provided the best individual performance. The Nationals' slow offensive start More Headlines Wizards: Fourth-quarter collapse, injury update Redskins: A bit of clarity on Albert Haynesworth's situation Redskins: Okung says playing for Redskins 'would be an honor' Cavaliers: Colt Phillips watches Cooley, takes advantage of opportunities Television Highlights MLB: Tampa Bay at Baltimore, 7, MASN NBA: Boston at Chicago, 8, TNT NBA: Denver at Phoenix, 10:30, TNT More sports on TV UNSUBSCRIBE | Additional Newsletter Services | Advertising | Subscribe to the Paper | Privacy Policy Washington Post Digital | c/o E-mail Customer Care | 1150 15th St. NW | Washington, D.C. 20071