Bruins’ Backes to have hearing for hit to head of Devils’ Coleman

David Backes will have to answer for his high check on Blake Coleman.

The Boston Bruins winger faces a hearing on Friday after catching the New Jersey Devils center with a shoulder to the head late in the third period of Thursday's game.

Backes was given a minor penalty for an illegal check to the head.

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