Backes has missed the last four games with an upper-body injury and will not play on Tuesday. Despite returning to practice, Backes won’t play tomorrow but is targeting a return to the lineup on Saturday. Backes has not registered a point in seven games this year.
Backes will miss his second straight game on Thursday and the Bruins are unsure how long their veteran forward will be sidelined. Ryan Donato and Anders Bjork have been swapping spots in the lineup, but with Backes out, they’ll both play.
Backes needed 18 stitches to close up a wind that was caused by a skate blade in Saturday’s win over the Lightning. Bruins’ GM Don Sweeney confirmed that Backes isn’t “day-to-day” as they wait to see how the gash heals. The recently signed Ryan Donato could make his NHL debut in Backes’ place on Monday.
Backes was suspended for three games for his hit on Frans Nielsen last Tuesday, but he is set to return to the lineup tonight in Carolina. Backes has cooled off recently though, picking up just one goal in his last six games.
Backes left Tuesday’s game after being hit by Nick Ritchie but was back on the ice this morning, which suggests that he’ll be ready to go on Thursday. Backes has cooled off considerably recently, picking up just two assists in his last eight games.
Backes has missed nearly one month with diverticulitis but will draw back in tonight vs. the Lightning. Backes has appeared in just five games this season, registering one assist, but his return drastically help the Bruins forward group that continues to battle injuries. Backes will centre the second line with Danton Heinen and Riley Nash on his wings.
Backes has already been ruled out for eight weeks, so his move to IR simply opens up a roster spot for the Bruins to recall Austin Czarnik from Providence (AHL).
Backes missed the start of the season due to diverticulitis and it will now force him to undergo surgery to remove part of his colon. This is a terrible break for Backes, who will be out until late-December/early-January, but is critical for his long-term health.
Backes missed the first five games of the season but will draw back into the lineup tonight vs. the Canucks. Backes will skate on the Bruins’ third line with Sean Kuraly and Tim Schaller. He will look to bounce back after a disappointing debut season with the Bruins that saw him score 17 goals and 21 assists (38 points) in 74 games.
Backes missed the first five games of the season with diverticulitis but skated on the Bruins’ third-line during Tuesday’s practice and could make his season debut on Thursday. Backes had 17 goals and 21 assists (38 points) in 74 games with the Bruins last season.
Backes was diagnosed with diverticulitis and is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks, so moving him to IR was a no-brainer for the Bruins who needed to open up a roster spot to activate Torey Krug for Monday’s game. Look for Backes to be back in late-October/early-November.
Backes missed Wednesday’s practice and today’s optional morning skate because he is “under the weather.” The physical centre turned winger will miss the season opener, but could be available for their second game which isn’t until next Monday.
The Bruins announced that Backes was “under the weather” and missed Wednesday’s practice session as a result. This obviously puts his status for Thursday’s game in question, but monitor his availability during the morning skate.
Backes missed the Bruins' morning skate and is listed as a game-time decision for tonight's game vs. the Maple Leafs. It is a crucial game for both teams so expect Backes to gut it out and be in the lineup.
Backes has missed the last three games with a concussion, but has practiced for a few days in a row, which is a good sign that he will be available tonight. However, he has to be medically cleared and is listed as a game-time decision. If Backes does play, expect him to skate on the second line with David Krejci and Ryan Spooner.
