MONTREAL, QC - DECEMBER 17: Boston Bruins right wing David Backes (42) waits for play to begin during the third period of the NHL game between the Boston Bruins and the Montreal Canadiens on December 17, 2018, at the Bell Centre in Montreal, QC

Bruins' Backes to have hearing for hit to head of Devils' Coleman

Josh Gold-Smith
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David Backes will have to answer for his high check on Blake Coleman.

The Boston Bruins winger faces a hearing on Friday after catching the New Jersey Devils center with a shoulder to the head late in the third period of Thursday's game.

Backes was given a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head.

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