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.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots and added three hits in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund got to the front of the net and poked in a pass from Blake Coleman for the go-ahead goal. The tally was Backlund's second in three games this season. That's a solid scoring rate after he was limited to 12 in 82 contests last season. The veteran center has added 11 shots on net, five hits, two PIM and a minus-1 rating while working in a third-line role.

Backlund scored a goal on six shots in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund led the Flames with six shots, and he cashed in just 1:13 into the game. The veteran center was held in check in Thursday's season opener, taking a minus-2 rating. On paper, he's set for a smaller role, but the 33-year-old saw 19:14 of ice time Saturday as the Flames protected a narrow lead in the third period. He's likely more of a shutdown center at this stage in his career, but he can still chip in a bit of offense.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and added two hits in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Oilers in Game 5.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was involved in the Flames' first two goals. He helped out on an Andrew Mangiapane tally in the first period before scoring one of his own in the second. With four points in five games against the Oilers, Backlund was one of the Flames' better players in the second round. The veteran center finished the playoffs with eight points in 12 outings to go with his 39 points in 82 regular-season contests.

Backlund posted an assist, three shots on goal and three hits in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Oilers in Game 4.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund got the Flames within a goal at 9:40 of the second period. The Swede has been solid in a two-way role in the postseason, picking up four goals, two helpers, 30 shots, 15 hits and a plus-6 rating in 11 appearances. He'll need to continue to play well with the Flames down 3-1 in this second-round series.

Backlund posted an assist, two hits, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 9-6 win over the Oilers in Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane for the Flames' second goal right after a turnover in the first minute of play. The 33-year-old Backlund has now gotten on the scoresheet in four of eight playoff contests, amassing three goals, two assists, 21 shots on net, 11 hits and a plus-6 rating. He's a defensively reliable center, so he could see heavy minutes against Connor McDavid, especially when head coach Darryl Sutter can match lines on home ice.