Backlund scored twice Monday, as the Flames dropped eight goals to San Jose's five-spot on New Year's Eve.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund potted the first two goals for the Flames, but as you can see from the barnburner of a score, there would be plenty more where that came from. The Swede has a cushy role as a second-line center insulated by gritty scoring winger Matthew Tkachuk and two-way virtuoso Michael Frolik.