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    Backstrom suspended for Game 4

    Tim Rosenthal April 18, 2012
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    After receiving a match penalty at the end of the Boston Bruins’ 4-3 victory in Game 3, Washington Capitals forward Nicklas Backstrom earned a one-game suspension from NHL disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan for his cross-check on Rich Peverley at the 20-minute mark of the third period. Here’s Shanahan’s explanation on the details via NHL.com

    Despite missing nearly half the season due to a concussion, Backstrom still put in solid numbers when healthy compiling 44 points (14 goals, 30 assists) in 42 games. In three games this postseason, the Swedish forward has a goal and an assist, including a double overtime winner in Game 2.

    Backstrom’s loss presents the Bruins with a huge opportunity to put a stranglehold on the Caps as they look to take a three games to one series lead in their first round series. The Black and Gold practices today in Arlington, Va. at 1 p.m. in preparation for Game 4 Thursday night at the Verizon Center.

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    Tim Rosenthal serves as the Managing Editor of Bruins Daily. He started contributing videos to the site in 2010 before fully coming on board during the Bruins' Stanley Cup run in 2011. His bylines over the last decade have been featured on Boston.com, FoxSports.com, College Hockey News, Patch and Inside Hockey. You can follow Tim on Twitter @_TimRosenthal.

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