Backes chipped in a goal and an assist at even strength Monday, contributing to a 6-3 road win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

At this rate, Backes should see his goal-scoring output dip for the third straight season, with his debut campaign in Boston expected to yield 17 goals. The versatile veteran simply isn't asked to carry the team on his shoulders offensively like he was in past years captaining the Blues. Such a role belongs to Brad Marchand, who dialed in a hat trick in this most recent contest with Backes providing the secondary setup on the third goal.