At least it seemed that way to Backes when trying to avoid contact with Henrik Lundqvist at a pivotal point of Thursday’s anticipated Bruins-Rangers showdown.
Trailing 2-1 and with momentum on their side with 2:42 left in regulation, Backes was chasing a loose puck in order to retain possession. Standing in his way was Lundqvist, who stick his arm out and with Backes inches near him as he tries to avoid the goal crease, fell to the ice and drew an interference penalty to give the Rangers a late power play opportunity.
“I obviously don’t agree with it obviously.