Apr 10, 2019
Report: Bruins' Backes a healthy scratch for Game 1
For the first time in his postseason career, veteran Boston Bruins forward David Backes will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's Game 1 clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Joe McDonald of The Athletic.
TSN.ca Staff
For the first time in his postseason career, veteran Boston Bruins forward David Backes will be a healthy scratch for Thursday's Game 1 clash against the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to Joe McDonald of The Athletic.
The 34-year-old did not skate with any of the four forward lines during Wednesday's practice in Boston.
Backes scored seven goals and added 13 assists over 70 games in 2018-19, his lowest point total of his 13-year NHL career.
He netted two goals and an assist over 12 postseason games last season as the Bruins took out the Leafs in seven games in the opening series.