Bruins' David Backes: Sidelined by elbow issue

The Bruins announced Wednesday that Backes "underwent the removal of the olecranon bursa from his elbow" on Monday.

Analysis:

Per the report, Backes' condition "will be updated after the weekend," which effectively rules out the forward for Wednesday's game against the Rangers, as well as Saturday's contest against the Red Wings. With Backes sidelined, the Bruins have recalled center Austin Czarnik from AHL Providence.