Backlund tallied a goal and fired four shots on net in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund started Calgary's comeback effort in the third period with the team's first goal of the game. He has scored in each of the last two games and is up to 15 goals, 38 points and 159 shots on net through 66 games this season. The 36-year-old's goal Saturday helped him tie his output of twine finders from each of the past two seasons. He seems poised to lead Calgary's offense for the remainder of the season, giving him fantasy value in most deep leagues and various standard formats.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 5-4 win over New Jersey.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund netted the eventual game-winning goal early in Thursday's third period to place the Flames up 5-2. With his tally, the 36-year-old center is up to 14 goals, 37 points and 155 shots on net through 65 games this season. Following the departure of Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline, Backlund now holds the keys to Calgary's top six. He has two points in his last three games and could provide decent value in deep fantasy leagues for the remainder of the regular season.

Backlund scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund ended his nine-game goal drought with the empty-netter. In that span, he was limited to two assists. The veteran center has enjoyed a bounce-back campaign in 2025-26, earning 13 goals, 35 points, 140 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 57 appearances after being held to 32 points in 76 games a year ago. Backlund should continue to see top-six minutes, and he could challenge for the 50-point mark if he avoids having significant slumps.

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.