Backlund scored an empty-net goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund and Andrew Mangiapane assisted on each other's goals in the contest. In his last four games, Backlund's picked up a goal and three helpers. The second-line center is still searching for consistency, but he's up to 25 points, 135 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 52 outings.