Forward David Backes will play against the Blues for the first time since signing with the Bruins as an unrestricted free agent July 1. Backes played 10 seasons in St. Louis, including five as Blues captain. "I think you relish the opportunity playing your old team. But at the same time there's unfamiliar territory," Backes said. "There's not a ton of stuff that I haven't experienced in this league but this is certainly one of them, that in 10 years I haven't played against that jersey or against that emblem. But as long I'm shooting on the right net, I think we'll be just fine." Backes has three goals and four assists in 13 games for the Bruins, who have won four of their past five and are 8-3-0 in their past 11 games. The Bruins have won three straight at home.