Backes playing at his best since return from surgery January 08, 2018

After missing over a month of action while recovering from a colon infection, David Backes has come back better than ever, helping guide the Boston Bruins to a resurgence in the Eastern Conference. Expected to be out much longer after undergoing arduous and invasive surgery, the 33-year-old center overcame the odds to return early, and has slowly but surely become a big reason for the Bruins’ recent success. In his last 10 games, the Minneapolis-native has been on fire, tallying 6 goals and 7 assists and a +7 rating.

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