Backstrom is slated to start both Sunday against the Canadiens and Thursday against the Wild, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

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Meanwhile, Jonas Hiller is in line to start for the Flames in Monday's game against the Maple Leafs. Sunday's tilt against the Habs will mark Backstrom's first NHL action since a 7-2 loss to the Penguins back on Jan. 13, 2015, while the 38-year-old played for the Wild.