Backlund notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has posted assists in each of the last two games, setting up Blake Coleman in the first period of Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old Backlund is up to 11 points, 65 shots on net, 27 hits and an even plus-minus rating in 31 appearances. He's held down the second-line center role for much of the season, so he could continue to see good chances to sustain his slight uptick in offense.