Backlund scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's pair of points came in the third period. He set up a Zayne Parekh tally at 8:24 of the frame, then scored just over three minutes later. Backlund perhaps headed off some age-related concerns with eight goals over the last seven games of the season. Still, he had just 15 goals, 32 points and 175 shots over 76 outings this year. The Swedish center will be in a contract year in 2025-26.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's tally at 1:04 of the third period tied the game at 3-3. The center has three goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. For the season, he's at 14 goals, 30 points, 172 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 75 appearances in a middle-six role.

Backlund notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund is playing some of his best hockey of the season with five points and 13 shots on net over his last five contests. The center set up a Matthew Coronato tally in the third period Sunday. Backlund is up to 29 points, 130 shots on net, 41 hits, 49 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 74 appearances. He hasn't finished below 30 points since 2014-15, and he'll have up to two more chances to avoid that fate this season.

Backlund scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has four points over his last four outings after going scoreless in his first five games back from an upper-body injury. His tally Friday opened the scoring late in the first period. The veteran center is up to 13 goals, 28 points, 168 shots on net, 47 blocked shots, 38 hits and a plus-2 rating across 73 appearances this season.

Backlund scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has three points over his last three contests after going scoreless in five games following his return from an upper-body injury. The center is up to 12 goals, 27 points, 163 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-1 rating across 72 appearances this season, playing in his usual top-six role.

Backlund logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund snapped a six-game point drought, though he also missed six contests due to an upper-body injury in that stretch. He set up Matthew Coronato's third-period tally, which tied the game at 2-2. Backlund has had a down year with 25 points, 158 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 37 hits and a minus-1 rating over 70 appearances. He also missed action for the first time since 2020-21, though the injury absence doesn't explain all of the drop in his offense from his 39-point total a year ago.

Backlund (upper body) will be in the lineup against Dallas on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund will return to a middle-six role and could see power-play time after missing the last six games. He has contributed 11 goals, 24 points, 146 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and 34 hits through 64 appearances this season. Backlund's return will probably result in Yegor Sharangovich being a healthy scratch.

Backlund (upper body) isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Seattle, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has 11 goals and 24 points in 64 appearances in 2024-25. He hasn't been in the lineup since March 12. When Backlund does return, he'll likely serve in a top-six capacity.

Backlund (upper body) was labeled week-to-week by the Flames on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has played in all 64 games this season, generating 11 goals and 13 helpers. At this point, Backlund looks poised to record his lowest point total since the 2014-15 campaign when he generated just 27 points in 52 appearances. Still, if he can get back into the lineup sooner rather than later, Backlund could be capable of challenging for the 30-point threshold.

Backlund (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was injured in the first period of the contest. The 35-year-old center has not missed a game since the 2020-21 campaign, but his ironman streak could be in danger if he's not ready to suit up again in time for Friday's contest versus the Avalanche. Connor Zary or Yegor Sharangovich could move to center if Backlund misses time, while Adam Klapka is the extra healthy forward on the roster.