Backes suffered the concussion on a collision with Trevor Daley on Tuesday. With Backes out, Jori Lehtera will centre the Blues top-line. Backes should be considered day-to-day, but concussions are tricky.
Not skating this morning is not a good sign that Backes will be available tonight after suffering an upper-body injury vs. the Stars on Tuesday. Expect an update following the skate.
Backes suffered the injury in the first period when he collided with Stars' defenseman Trevor Daley in the offensive zone. Backes hit the ice hard and suffered what the Blues are calling an upper-body injury. St. Louis hosts Anaheim on Thursday, so expect an update on Wednesday or Thursday morning.
Backes was a gametime decision for Game 4 so his return tonight is a strong possibility. The Blues are not giving any indication on his status prior to warmups.
Good news for the Blues as it looks like Backes will return this series - potentially when Seabrook returns from his suspension - if the series ends up going 6 or 7 games.
Backes missed the last three games of the regular season with a foot injury, but he will play on Thursday in game vs. Chicago. Backes had 27 goals and 30 assists in 74 games this season--two goals and one assist came in five games vs. the Blackhawks.
Blues' head coach Ken Hitchcock said that Backes "should be OK" for the playoffs. Bakes is in a walking boot which obviously is not a good sight for Blues fans, but it does not necessarily mean the injury is serious. The Blues will take all the necessary precautions to make sure their captain is ready to go in the playoffs.
Backes left Tuesday's game after he was hit by a shot on the foot. There is a good chance he only suffered a bruised foot and the Blues will let him sit and rest for the playoffs next week.
Backes missed the last three games with an upper-body injury but will return to the lineup tonight vs. Columbus. Backes will centre the first line with Jaden Schwartz and T.J Oshie. He has 30 points (16G / 14A) in 35 games.
Blues head coach Ken Hitchcock said "don't go to the back" that Backes is out tonight. It was reported that he had a great, hard-working practice on Wednesday and could be in the lineup tonight. The Blues will hit the ice for warmups at 7:30 pm EST, monitor Backes' status then.
Despite taking part in the morning skate, Backes will not play tonight vs. Minnesota. His next chance to return is Thursday vs. the Kings.
Backes missed Sunday's game, but his participation in this morning's skate suggests that he could be in the lineup tonight in Minnesota. Backes has been excellent this season, so his return would be a welcomed sight for the Blues and his fantasy owners who have enjoyed 30 points (16G / 14A) in 35 games. Monitor his status following the morning skate.
Backes missed Sunday's game in Dallas but was on the ice for Blues practice today. He has missed three of the last six games with an upper-body ailment. The Blues are back in action on Tuesday, monitor Backes' status following the morning skate.
Backes missed the last two games after suffering an upper-body injury mid-way through Monday's contest in Ottawa. His return will be a huge lift for the Blues when they take on the Oilers tonight. He will return back to his spot on the top-line with T.J Oshie and Alex Steen.
After missing Tuesday's contest, Backes is currently listed as day-to-day and likely won't play tonight vs. the Canadiens.
David Backes has played in 274 straight regular season games (289 including playoffs) and has not missed a game since January 25, 2010. Backes has been great this season posting 16 goals and 14 assists (30 points) in 32 games. If Jaden Schwartz and Vladimir Sobotka are unable to go tonight, the Blues will likely have to go with seven defensemen.
A woozy Backes appeared to struggle with his equilibrium as he went straight to the locker room. Backes has missed only three games in the past six seasons, but he was listed as day-to-day after the game and the Blues are waiting to see if his absence will be extended.
Backes took the morning off but he should be in the lineup tonight.
Backes left yesterday's practice with a groin strain and there was some doubt whether or not he would be ready to go to night. However he practiced this morning and looks like he will be good to go.
Backes not skating doesn't necessarily mean he misses tonight's game. The team's captain and top line center has 23 goals and 51 points with 97 PIM in 76 games.
