Thu 1/8/15 9:22 AM

Backlund (abdominal surgery) returned to the lineup with a bang Wednesday, potting a shorthanded goal, adding an assist and firing four shots on goal in a 3-2 loss to the Red Wings. What a return for the 25-year-old Swede, who was playing in just his 12th game of the year after a lengthy stint on injured reserve. Through those 12 games, Backlund has collected two goals, four assists, a plus-1 rating, four PIM and 22 SOG.