Backlund logged a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane for the game-tying goal at 11:19 of the first period. The assist snapped a three-game dry spell for Backlund. The Swedish center is up to four goals, five assists, 48 shots and a plus-3 rating in 23 contests. He'll continue to log second-line minutes on a strong two-way unit with Blake Coleman and the aforementioned Mangiapane.