Backes (lower body) did not participate in Monday's practice, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backes, who missed the final three games of the regular season due to the injury, sounded hopeful after Saturday's season-ending loss that he'd be ready to play when the Blues kick off the postseason Wednesday against the Blackhawks. Head coach Ken Hitchcock didn't have an update on Backes, but is hopeful he'll practice Tuesday.