Just as they got healthier, the Bruins now have to deal with another pair of injuries and a suspension as they approach the Winter Classic.
On Friday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced a three-game suspension for David Backes following his illegal check to the head to New Jersey Devils forward Blake Coleman during the third period of Boston’s 5-2 loss at TD Garden.
Here’s a look at Backes’ hit on Coleman for those who missed it:
David Backes will have a hearing for this hit on NJ's Blake Coleman.