Backlund scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund earned his second multi-point effort in a row. All three of his power-play points this season have come over the last two games, and he's also up to three shorthanded points with his goal, which was the game-winner. The 36-year-old center has racked up 12 goals, 31 points, 116 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 47 appearances, including 15 points over his last 13 outings. He needs one more point to match his 76-game total from 2024-25.

Backlund had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to Columbus on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games. He has picked up the pace of late, delivering 13 points, including six goals, in his last 12 games. Backlund had 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in his first 34 games this season. Funny enough, the perennial 30-something point pivot is on a 50-plus point pace for the third time in an 18-season career. There may be room for a guy like Backlund in some daily formats while he's this hot.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund ended 2025 on a high note, racking up five goals and four assists during a six-game point streak. The 36-year-old center opened the scoring at 13:30 of the first period. He's having a strong year, but it would be a lot to ask of him to stay on a 50-point pace in the second half. He's at 10 goals, 25 points, 94 shots on net and a plus-16 rating over 40 appearances this season, but his 10.6 shooting percentage is his highest since 2016-17.

Backlund scored twice on five shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has a pair of two-goal games in a row, totaling five points in that span. The 36-year-old opened the scoring at 3:54 of the first period, and his tally at 8:38 of the second was the game-winner. This level of offense won't last for Backlund, but he's certainly offering steady play in his usual middle-six role. He's up to nine goals, 21 points, 80 shots on net and a plus-14 rating over 36 appearances this season.

Backlund scored twice on four shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund tied the game at 1-1 in the second period and added an empty-netter late in the third. The 36-year-old earned his first multi-point effort since Nov. 23 versus the Canucks. He's earned four points over eight games this month, right in line with his seven goals and 18 points over 35 appearances on the year. Backlund also has 75 shots on net, 16 hits, 12 blocked shots and a plus-12 rating.

Backlund (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with San Jose.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund left Saturday's matchup with the Kings after logging just 11:10 of ice time but seems no worse for the wear. The veteran center has managed just one goal in his last 11 outings, and perhaps more concerningly for fantasy managers, a mere 16 shots. At this point, Backlund's days of being a 20-goal scorer seem well behind him; he last achieved that mark back in 2018-19, but he should still be capable of putting up at least 15 tallies this year.

Backlund (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's game versus the Kings, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund left the game late in the second period and didn't return. There was no update on his status after the contest, leaving the center in doubt for Tuesday's game versus the Sharks. If he can't play, Dryden Hunt will likely draw into the lineup.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Monday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund snapped an eight-game goal drought with his tally. During that span, he still managed four assists, eight shots and a plus-5 rating. The veteran center is up to five goals, 16 points, 62 shots on net and a plus-10 rating across 31 appearances. That's a level of production he's usually been able to attain in his career, though he fell short with 32 points in 76 outings in 2024-25.

Backlund logged two assists, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has a goal and five helpers over his last seven contests. He set up tallies by Connor Zary and Blake Coleman (shorthanded) in this game. Backlund is up to 13 points, 54 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-5 rating over 24 appearances this season while playing in his usual middle-six role.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's tally at 7:34 of the third period extended the Flames' lead to 4-2. The 36-year-old has a goal and three helpers over his last five games, and he's gone plus-5 in that span as well. The center is up to four goals, seven helpers, 52 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-3 rating through 22 appearances. He's fallen short of the 40-point mark in back-to-back seasons, but he's now on pace to reach it this year despite the Flames' abysmal team offense.