Sports: Backstrom expects to face Rangers, Roger Bernadina's stock falling, freshmen take center stage in UMD vs. UNC

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Capitals Insider Backstrom expects to play, Green uncertain Nicklas Backstrom said he expects to play against the Rangers tonight at Verizon Center. Defenseman Mike Green, battling the flu, skated but said he still wasn't sure if he would play tonight. Caps host Rangers in search of third straight win Boudreau talks about bringing new players into the fold Nationals Journal Roger Bernadina a lock to make the team? The thinking this winter had Bernadina contending for the left field starting spot or a prominent bench or platoon role. Not its possible that he'll begin the year in Syracuse. Some Matt Stairs leftovers Long toss: Stairs or Bernadina? Terrapins Insider Vs. Heels, freshman point guards in spotlight If Maryland is to make a sustained rally down the stretch of the regular season, they will have the emergence of freshman point guards Terrell Stoglin and Pe'Shon Howard to thank. Morning links: Martin Breunig picks Maryland Will Maryland beat North Carolina? Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Wizards Insider: Bibby, Evans and Crawford expected to debut Hokies Journal: Seth Greenberg vs. No. 1 The 68: Eric Prisbell's NCAA tournament field of 68 Television Highlights NBA: Washington at Miami, 7:30, Comcast SportsNet NHL: New York Rangers at Washington, 7, Comcast SportsNet Plus 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