Backlund posted an assist and five shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has racked up five assists over his last four games and now has 10 helpers on the year. He's also stuck in a month-long goal drought -- his last tally came 16 games ago, Nov. 7 versus the Islanders. The third-liner has been a steady contributor so far, earning 15 points, 73 shots on net, a plus-6 rating and 31 hits through 27 outings.

Backlund logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on the game-tying goal by Blake Coleman early in the second period. The 33-year-old Backlund has now gone a month without a goal -- he last scored Nov. 7 versus the Islanders with two tallies in that contest. Since then, he's picked up eight assists in 15 outings, giving him 14 points, 68 shots on net, 31 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 26 games overall.

Backlund registered three assists in Saturday's 5-2 win against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has five goals and 13 points in 24 games this season. He had just two assists in his last nine contests going into Saturday's game. Maybe his strong performance against the Capitals will ultimately mark the start of a hot streak.

Backlund posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had the secondary helper on a Tyler Toffoli goal in the second period. The assist snapped Backlund's three-game point drought, but he's now gone 10 contests without a goal. The center is at five tallies, five helpers, 56 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-4 rating through 21 contests -- a similar production rate as he's displayed over the last five seasons.

Backlund produced an assist and six shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund avoided matching his season high for a games without a point, setting up a Blake Coleman goal in the third period. The steady Backlund has yet to go more than three contests in a row without a point, though he's been limited to three helpers in his last six outings. The center has nine points, 53 shots, 23 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-1 rating in 17 contests overall while playing a key role in all situations.

Backlund notched a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was productive with five points during the Flames' seven-game slide. He stayed warm as they snapped the slump, setting up Trevor Lewis' shortie in the second period that stood as the game-winning goal. Backlund has eight points (two shorthanded) through 14 contests while adding 43 shots on net, 20 hits and 10 PIM. The veteran center should continue to play an all-situations role, and he's right in line with his usual scoring pace.

Backlund logged an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-1 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund posted two goals and one assist during the Flames' three-game road trip through New York, New Jersey and Boston. The 33-year-old center has five goals, two helpers, 41 shots on net, 18 hits 10 PIM and a minus-1 rating in 13 contests overall. Despite playing on the third line, his usage in all situations has made his ice time resemble that of a top-six forward. Backlund is a solid depth option in fantasy, especially for formats that reward shorthanded production.

Backlund scored two goals on five shots, logged four hits and blocked two shots in Monday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Message received -- Backlund was benched late in the third period of Saturday's overtime loss to the Devils and responded with his best game of the year two days later. The center now has five goals, one assist, 37 shots on net, 14 hits, eight PIM and an even plus-minus rating in 11 contests this season. He'll look to sustain his momentum Tuesday in a rematch versus the Devils.

Backlund notched an assist, two shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Blake Coleman on the Flames' lone goal of the game. The assist was Backlund's first of the year, and he's up to four points in nine contests. The veteran center has maintained his regular ice time despite playing on the third line -- he's averaged 17:26 per game this season. He's added 32 shots on net, 10 hits, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating.

Backlund scored a shorthanded goal on three shots and added two PIM in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund opened the scoring at 4:29 of the second period, though the Flames' lead lasted just 33 seconds. The goal was Backlund's third in seven games, and it was his first shorthanded point since the 2020-21 campaign. The 33-year-old center has added 29 shots on net, seven hits, six PIM and a minus-1 rating while centering the Flames' third line to begin 2022-23.