David Backes, Robby Fabbri to play for Blues in Game 5

St. Louis Blues forwards David Backes and Robby Fabbri will play in Game 5 despite suffering injuries in Game 4.

St. Louis Blues forwards David Backes and Robby Fabbri will play in Game 5 against the San Jose Sharks despite suffering injuries in Game 4.

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Backes and Fabbri were both injured on Saturday in St. Louis’ 6-3 win to even the series at two games each. The Blues’ captain missed the second and third periods while Fabbri skated just two shifts in the final frame.

The rookie Fabbri leads the Blues in playoff scoring with 14 points in 18 games. Backes is tied for second in team scoring with seven goals and 13 points.

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