Sports: Backstrom to miss tonight's game, Ryan Zimmerman's injury not serious, Strasburg throws in practice

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Post Sports: Afternoon Reading What's happening in D.C. sports right now ... Capitals Insider Nicklas Backstrom to miss game vs.Oilers Backstrom will miss tonight's game against the Edmonton Oilers because of nagging problems with his fractured left thumb, an injury that was suffered Feb. 21 against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Johansson to center top line with Backstrom out Capitals hope to avoid emotional let-down Nationals Journal Zimmerman's oblique issue a 'non-factor' The Nationals are headed to Jupiter for today's game against the Marlins, but Zimmerman will stay behind, sitting out his third straight game due to his slightly hurt oblique muscle. Jayson Werth resting with 'general soreness' Long toss: Nyjer Morgan's progress Early Lead Cautionary words about Strasburg's mechanics Stephen Strasburg was on the field in Viera, Fla., with the Nationals this morning and reportedly was looking good as he threw on flat ground. Antonio Pierce not onboard for Barber comeback Serena Williams on health scare: 'I could not breathe' Get The Washington Post iPhone app! More Headlines Wizards Insider: Wizards get set for in-season 'training camp' Bog: London Fletcher sums up the 2010 season Redskins Insider: Kiper: 'I don't think Newton fits the Redskins' The League: NFL talks stalling on economic issues Terrapins Insider: Terps open ACC Tournament against long odds Television Highlights NHL: Edmonton at Washington, 7, Comcast SportsNet 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