Bruins Vs. Maple Leafs: David Backes Back In Lineup For Pivotal Game 2
Following a disappointing Stanley Cup playoff opener, the Boston Bruins will have a new-look lineup in Game 2 against the Toronto Maple Leafs
Veteran forward David Backes was in and out of the lineup throughout the second half of the regular season, and was a healthy scratch Thursday in Boston’s 4-1 loss at TD Garden. But with head coach Bruce Cassidy looking for more “leadership and intensity,” Backes will return to the lineup Saturday night with his team facing a 1-0 deficit in its first-round playoff series.
Cassidy discussed Backes, as well as injured winger Jake DeBrusk, after an optional morning skate at Warrior Ice Arena.
Per #NHLBruins coach Bruce Cassidy:
Jake DeBrusk is a game-time decision. “I anticipate he’ll play.”
David Backes is back in regardless.
Lines will get sorted out for sure later today. pic.twitter.com/BdGDYADZfQ
What do you think? Leave a comment.— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 13, 2019
David Backes in the Bruins lineup for Game 2, per Bruce Cassidy: “We need a little more leadership and intensity in our lineup, so we’ll see how it goes”
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) April 13, 2019
Here’s some other news that came out of the morning skate:
Paul Carey is also among those taking part in pregame skate. #NHLBruins
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 13, 2019
John Moore in a red-colored jersey on the ice. Sean Kuraly skated earlier on his own.
— marisa ingemi 🎃 (@Marisa_Ingemi) April 13, 2019
Jake DeBrusk said he’s feeling “100 percent” and will be ready to play tonight in Game 2
— Joe Haggerty (@HackswithHaggs) April 13, 2019
Game 2 between the Bruins and Leafs will get underway at 8 p.m. ET.
