Backlund managed an assist and two hits in Thursday's 7-1 loss to Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane's shutout-spoiling goal late in the third period. This was Backlund's second straight game with an assist after he went four without a point. The Swedish center has 23 points, 130 shots on net, 43 hits and a plus-9 rating through 50 contests while sticking in a second-line role.