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Blues' Backes sits out, snapping consecutive game streak

Published Dec. 17, 2013 12:00 a.m. ET

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Center David Backes has been ruled out for St. Louis' game against San Jose, snapping a string of 274 consecutive appearances.

Backes left Monday night's 3-2 loss to Ottawa after colliding with Senators center Colin Greening in the second period. The upper-body injury occurred when Greening's helmet appeared to make contact with Backes' head.

Blues coach Ken Hitchcock says he thinks Backes will be out for at least a week.

Backes had played in 289 straight games counting the playoffs. Before Tuesday night, the captain last missed a game on Jan 25, 2010.

Backes has 16 goals and 14 assists in 32 games.

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