nicolas backstrom was named nhl third star of the week. he had three goals, three assists in three games. pretty good news for him. and mike green completed his first full practice today with a little added pep in his skate. he sat out nursing a sprained right ankle. he wants to play tomorrow night but don't hold hope. after practice today the capitals had fun on the ice. they treated 100 members of tap to lunch and a skating party. taps is a national program that helps family who lost loved ones in iraq and afghanistan. capitals forward were on hand to skate with the kids. mike shanahan made the front page of the washington post with this lovely face look of his after the loss. we asked our viewers to provide captions. we got some good ones and here is our winner. kyle, you're grounded. [ laughing ] >> i'm sure a lot of people would love to say that to kyle shanahan right now. thank you for all your submissions. derek, you always have something to say. >> well, my caption was more like tums, maalox. >> something to make the pain go away.

nicolas backstrom scored early in the third period helping the caps rally from a two-goal deficit againste coyotes to win 4-3. the team wasn't the only thing getting attention at verizon center last night. this balloon had the crowd buzzing and players swatting at it. it took a while but finally popped later in the period. >> while that balloon and the caps were getting all the attention( taking to the ice for the first game in nearly a year. sidney crosby wasted no time getting back to work splitting a pair of defenders to score this goal on his third shift of the night. he would add another one beforeb went on to beat the islanders 5-0. gave his fans quite a show. >> guess he's glad to be back. >>> the muppets heading to the white house. the white house hosting a k.bf. >> the mystery of the missing pilot. plane with no one at the controls but investigators have controls but investigators have a pretty good ♪ [ female announcer ] light up your season with a brighter, whiter smile. with crest 3d white professional effects whitestrips. it penetrates below the enamel surface to whiten as w

nicolas backstrom scored early in the third period helping the caps rally from a two-goal deficit againsthe coyotes. the team went on to win the game 4-3 in front of the hometown fans at verizon center snapping their four game losing streak. they play winnipeg tomorrow night at verizon center. >>> and while the caps were celebrating their win, one of the rivals was taking to the ice for his first game in nearly a year. sidney crosby is back. and he wasted no time getting back to work, scoring this goal on his third shift of the night. he would add one other before the game was over. crosby and penguins went on to beat the new york islanders, 5-0. he's back and he's good. >> he's back and good. although, like i said, caps fans it's hard to love sid the kid. >> not well loved here. >> no. >> let's go to tom who is well loved be. >> he is. by everyone. >> but i'm not on skates. >> no. >> this morning you need an umbrella and you'll need your coat. it's rather chilly. passing showers overnight. this area moving green that's rain. now it's on the eastern shore and around the ba i and right alo