Marchand scores twice as Bruins beat Blues 5-3

Brad Marchand scored twice, including an empty netter, and David Backes got into a fight in his return to St. Louis as the Boston Bruins beat the Blues 5-3 on Tuesday night. Frank Vatrano, Brandon Carlo and Torey Krug also scored for the Bruins, who improved to 2-0-1 in their last three games.

Boston Bruins at St. Louis Blues

It probably won’t feel like “business as usual” for David Backes on Tuesday night, as he suits up to face the Blues in St. Louis for the first time in his career as a member of the Boston Bruins. You’ll be able to soak in that emotional atmosphere on NBCSN tonight, and as a bonus, both teams have plenty to play for as they jockey for positioning in their respective conferences and divisions.