Backes scored 9:04 into overtime Wednesday to give St.Louis a 1-0 series lead over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good, as Backes wasn't even attempting to shoot when his centering feed caromed in off the foot of Blackhawks defenseman Trevor van Riemsdyk. Backes' goal nonetheless won the game for St. Louis, and gave the captain his sixth tally in his 30th playoff appearance.