Backstrom is set to debut in goal Sunday against the Canadiens, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backstrom was sent to Calgary prior to the trade deadline in exchange for David Jones, and will make his first impact with the Flames on Sunday. It seems likely he will see limited duty the rest of the way behind Joni Ortio, but the veteran will prepare for an Oilers club Sunday that's struggled to light the lamp consistently so far in March.