Backlund scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had gone 15 games without a goal, and he was limited to two assists with a minus-10 rating in that span. Despite his struggles on offense, he remains in a top-six role -- it's not like the Flames have better centers who can match Backlund's two-way skills. The 35-year-old has 11 goals, 23 points, 143 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 62 appearances this season. In previous years, he's been a strong second-half player, but it doesn't look like he'll be able to tap into that magic in 2024-25.

Backlund notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund ended a four-game slump when he set up a Yegor Sharangovich tally in the first period. The 35-year-old Backlund saw 17:15 of ice time Sunday, less than both Nazem Kadri and Morgan Frost among Calgary's centers. Backlund has maintained a heavy workload as a high-end defensive center this season, averaging 19:14 per game while racking up 22 points (six on the power play), 125 shots on net and a plus-5 rating across 52 appearances.

Backlund scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has three goals over nine outings in January. The 35-year-old center hasn't added a ton of offense in a second-line role, but he's been steady in his own zone as a shutdown forward. He's collected 10 goals, 20 points, 121 shots on net, 28 hits and a plus-8 rating through 46 appearances in 2024-25.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund ultimately got the credit on the Flames' game-winner, as he was judged to get the last touch during a net-front scramble. The center has two goals over five outings in January, and he's produced seven points over his last 12 contests. That's a pretty standard level of production for Backlund, who is at 19 points, 112 shots and a plus-7 rating through 42 appearances this season.

Backlund scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund restored the Flames' lead at 6:50 of the second period, and his goal was the game-winner. The 35-year-old center is warming up with three goals, two assists and 16 shots on net over his last five outings. For the season, he has seven goals, 17 points (four on the power play), 98 shots, 20 hits, 20 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 35 appearances. Backlund can be a decent depth center in fantasy when his offense is going, but he may be best utilized as a streaming option.

Backlund scored a goal on six shots and added four PIM in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has four points, 13 shots on net, six blocked shots and eight PIM over his last four games. The center typically isn't a great source of category coverage, but he can usually chip in some offense. For the season, the 35-year-old has six goals, 10 assists, 95 shots on net, 20 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 34 outings.

Backlund logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has five points over seven outings in December. The 35-year-old center helped out on a Matthew Coronato tally in the second period. Backlund is up to 15 points, 85 shots on net, 19 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 32 outings. He's on pace to push for 35-40 points once again while staying steady in a top-six role.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The third-period goal was Backlund's first tally since Nov. 11. He had just three assists over the 14 games between goals -- the Flames' low-scoring offense has left few points to go around this season. Backlund is up to five goals, nine helpers, 84 shots on net, 19 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 31 appearances. The 35-year-old continues to be important to the team in all situations, so he will log big minutes whether he generates offense or not.

Backlund notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Rasmus Andersson's power-play goal midway through the game and also fed Yegor Sharangovich for the empty-netter. This was Backlund's first multi-point effort since Nov. 11 versus the Kings -- over the nine games in between, he was limited to one assist. The veteran center is up to 12 points (three on the power play), 64 shots on net, a plus-6 rating, 17 hits and 11 blocked shots through 26 appearances in his usual top-six role.

Backlund scored a goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund ended a five-game point drought with a tally in the final minute of the third period. The 35-year-old center racked up 18 shots on net during that slump, so it hasn't been for a lack of trying. He's up to five goals, 10 points, 61 shots, 16 hits and a plus-6 rating over 22 appearances in a middle-six role this season. That's in line with Backlund's usual level of offense -- he can be penciled in for roughly 40 points a year.