Backes scored two goals to go with a plus-2 rating, two PIM and five hits Wednesday in Edmonton, but it wasn't enough in a 6-4 loss.

EDGE Analysis

He held up his end of the bargain, particularly with his third-period tally, which drew the Blues within a goal, but they couldn't complete the comeback. Backes had missed the scoresheet in three straight coming in and has disappointed overall this season, so his beleaguered fantasy owners have to be thrilled over this one. With just 39 points on the season, he'll need a serious surge over the last 10 games if he wants to post his fifth straight (non-strikeout-shortened) campaign of 50-plus.