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David Backes 'Sidelined Indefinitely' With Concussion, Bruins Announce

/ CBS Boston

BOSTON (CBS) – The Bruins made official on Saturday what many fans already suspected.

Forward David Backes left Thursday's game in Buffalo after he took a hit to the head.

On Saturday, the team announced that Backes will be "sidelined indefinitely" with a concussion.

Backes has nine goals and 10 assists in 33 games with the Bruins this season.

First published on December 31, 2016 / 3:11 PM EST

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