While prohibited from taking part in game action, Backes was able to practice with team.
"I was trying to do anything behind the scenes I could," said Backes.
Moving forward, the veteran will focus on putting the whole incident behind him.
"I'm not going to be preoccupied with it," said Backes. "It's in the past. We'll move on. Live in the moment and try to help our team win a game [Tuesday]."
Teammate Brad Marchand commented on how impactful it will be to have Backes back for the tilt against Carolina.
"He's going to be huge," said Marchand. "He always is for our room, for our bench. The emotion that he plays with on the ice is so easy to feed off of. He's so good at holding a team accountable.
"Really bringing a lot of energy and making sure guys are prepared for the game. Again, that presence on the ice, the way he plays and how demanding and physical he is on the other guys - He's a big player for our team, so we are happy to get him back."
Prior to his suspension, Backes was moved to the center position for the B's game against the Detroit Red Wings on Mar. 6. The shift was caused by a crop of injuries, however, Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy liked what he saw from Backes in the role.
"I started to see a little more jump out of the middle of the ice," said Cassidy. "Then unfortunately he got suspended. Hopefully the time off has energized him, because you do have to skate more as a center man.
"I think that's the biggest adjustment for him is working goal line to goal line. And less on the walls. It's more of a legs game than a brawn game. I've liked him in there. We've missed him in the faceoff circle. Missed him down low. Hopefully he's excited to be back in. It looked like it this morning, ready to go here and we'll see what he's got."
Backes also noted a developing comfort level for his entire line with him at center.
"I thought I was starting to find my game again at the center ice position against Detroit," said Backes. "Hopefully that comes right back to me and we can be a productive unit as a third line that's tough to play against, plays in the offensive zone and creates some chances and have to add to the offense as well."
With the extra responsibility that comes with manning the middle of the ice, Backes is welcoming his new role.
"Extra work," said Backes. "No one is shying away from it around here and if it's on my shoulders at center ice, I'll embrace it."