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From Terry Kubicka and Surya Bonaly to Ilia Malinin, the banned figure skating backflip is finally back on Olympic ice — and is still stirring controversy.

The headlining event of the night was the women's figure skating competition beginning with the short program portion, and it was a mixed bag for Team USA's "Blade Angels." Alysa Liu scored high marks with a 76.

Americans Amber Glenn, Alysa Liu and Isabeau took to the ice to skate in the short program. The women have become known as Team USA’s “Blade Angels”. Men’s figure skater Ilia Malinin opened up to NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk about the pressure at the Olympics and his disappointment at finishing in eighth place.