Backlund provided an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund earned the secondary assist on Blake Coleman's first-period tally. In his last five games, Backlund has a goal and four helpers while only being held off the scoresheet once. The Swedish center is up to 26 points, 137 shots, a plus-10 rating and 45 hits through 53 outings. When his line with Coleman and Andrew Mangiapane is clicking, all three are solid options in fantasy.