Benn, Backes drop gloves at opening faceoff
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Some early fireworks for a Sunday matinee.
David Backes and Jamie Benn exchanged pleasantries just two seconds into their afternoon contest in Dallas, dropping the gloves for a spirited bout to kick off the first period.
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