Backes (undisclosed) will play in Monday's Game 5 against the Sharks, Jeremy Rutherford of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains unclear what type of injury Backes was dealing with, but after going through warm-ups prior to Game 5 on Monday, Backes is expected to take the ice. Backes has notched seven goals and six assists over 18 playoff games this post-season, so his return, as well as the return of Robby Fabbri, is great news for the Blues, who remain locked in a 2-2 series with the Sharks.