If someone had made that hit on a Flame I'd want them suspended. Dangerous and unnecessary, and deserving of being sat down for a game. I will say this, though, he immediately stopped his pursuit of the puck to check on Enstrom. That at least shows he recognized his error. Not that I think that should mitigate any punishment, more it just makes me feel better about Backlund as an individual and a member of the Flames.
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