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    DavidBackes

    • Right Wing
    • Birthdate
      5/1/1984
    • Birthplace
      Minneapolis, MN
    • Draft Info
      2003: Rd 2, Pk 62 (STL)
    • Birthdate
      5/1/1984
    • Birthplace
      Minneapolis, MN
    • Draft Info
      2003: Rd 2, Pk 62 (STL)

    Stats

    • G
      248
      A
      313
      PTS
      561
      +/-
      64
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      Bruins get Ducks' Kase for Backes, 1st-round pick

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      Bruins get Ducks' Kase for Backes, 1st-round pick
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        Bruins waive veteran Backes, send him to minors

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        Bruins waive veteran Backes, send him to minors
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          Bruins' Backes scores key goal in first game back

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          Bruins' Backes scores key goal in first game back
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            Sabourin hospitalized overnight after collision

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            Sabourin hospitalized overnight after collision
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              David Backes dreamed of a St. Louis Stanley Cup; he's now determined to prevent it

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              • Greg Wyshynski
              David Backes dreamed of a St. Louis Stanley Cup; he's now determined to prevent it
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              Steven Stamkos scores on OT power play as Predators beat Avalanche 3-2

              Steven Stamkos scores on OT power play as Predators beat Avalanche 3-2

              — Steven Stamkos scored a power-play goal 2:18 into overtime, Justus Annunen made 30 saves and the Nashville Predators beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Thursday night.
              Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

              Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights

              Nashville Predators vs. Colorado Avalanche: Game Highlights
              Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?

              Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?

              Alex Ovechkin holds the record for the most individual career goals in NHL history. Which other players are at the top of the list?
              Oilers' Brett Epp dresses as full-time emergency backup goalie

              Oilers' Brett Epp dresses as full-time emergency backup goalie

              The Oilers became the first NHL team to dress a full-time emergency backup goalie Thursday night for their game against against Anaheim.
              Gauthier strikes again to help the Ducks beat the Oilers, 5-4

              Gauthier strikes again to help the Ducks beat the Oilers, 5-4

              — Cutter Gauthier became the first Anaheim player with nine goals in a four-game span, scoring and adding an assist in the Ducks' 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
              Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers: Game Highlights

              Anaheim Ducks vs. Edmonton Oilers: Game Highlights

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