Backes scored the overtime goal and also provided an assist in Sunday's Game 2 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

On his 32nd birthday, Backes was able to gather a rebound and find twine 10:58 into the overtime period to even up the series. He's got six points through nine playoff games and has lit the lamp when it matters most -- all three of his goals have come in the third period or later, two of which have proven to be game-winners.