Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Sat 5/14/22 2:20 AM

Backlund scored a goal on four shots in Friday's 4-2 loss to the Stars in Game 6.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund's tallied in three straight games, but unlike the other two, the Flames took the loss Friday. The center is up to four points, 19 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through six playoff contests. He'll likely line up as the second-line pivot again in Sunday's Game 7.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Thu 5/12/22 12:30 AM

Backlund scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-3 in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Stars in Game 5.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund tapped in a centering feed from Andrew Mangiapane at 6:49 of the third period. Just 3:49 later, Backlund returned the favor, setting up his linemate for the go-ahead tally. After starting the series quiet, Backlund has three points in his last two outings. He's added a plus-3 rating, 15 shots on net and four PIM in a second-line role.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Tue 5/10/22 12:46 AM

Backlund scored an empty-net goal on two shots, logged two hits and added four PIM in Monday's 4-1 win over the Stars in Game 4.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund deposited the empty-netter late in the third period to end any chance of a Stars comeback. The goal was Backlund's first point in four playoff games this year. He's been fairly active with 12 shots on net, but Stars goalie Jake Oettinger hasn't made things easy for the Flames.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Wed 4/27/22 2:16 PM

Backlund notched a power-play assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime win over the Predators.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund set up Dillon Dube on the opening tally 4:02 into the game. This gave Backlund five helpers, including three on the power play, in his last eight games. The 33-year-old center is up to 39 points, 211 shots on net and a plus-18 rating in 80 contests while continually holding down a second-line job.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Sun 4/24/22 2:10 AM

Backlund provided an assist, three shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Canucks.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund won a faceoff back to Nikita Zadorov, who scored at 13:45 of the third period to put the Flames in full control of the contest. The assist snapped a three-game skid for Backlund. The 33-year-old center has 38 points, 208 shots on net, 26 PIM and a plus-20 rating through 79 contests. He'll need two points in the final three games to avoid missing the 40-point mark for the first time in a full season since 2014-15.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Sun 4/17/22 1:16 AM

Backlund provided an assist and went plus-3 in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Coyotes.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund reached the 25-assist mark this season when he set up Blake Coleman's second-period tally. This was the third straight game Backlund's picked up an assist. The 33-year-old center has 37 points, 196 shots on net, 57 hits and a plus-17 rating in 75 contests overall. He could be a solid source of depth scoring in fantasy over the last two weeks of the season.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Fri 4/15/22 1:32 AM

Backlund notched a power-play assist, four shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Thursday's 6-1 loss to the Golden Knights.
EDGE Analysis
For the second game in a row, Backlund helped out on a power-play tally. The center has four assists in his last seven outings as he continues to provide steady supporting offense from the second line. The 33-year-old is up to 37 points, 199 shots on net and a plus-12 rating through 75 appearances.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Wed 4/13/22 12:15 AM

Backlund logged a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Kraken.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund had the secondary assist on Noah Hanifin's go-ahead goal in the third period. This was Backlund's third helper in his last six games. The 33-year-old center has done alright with 35 points, 191 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-16 rating through 73 outings this season. Only five of his points, all assists, have come with the man advantage.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Thu 4/7/22 2:57 AM

Backlund posted an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund helped out on a Tyler Toffoli goal in the second period. The 33-year-old Backlund continues to provide solid secondary scoring, as he's earned seven points in his last nine outings. The second-line center is up to 34 points, 179 shots on net, a plus-16 rating and 55 hits through 70 contests.

Mikael Backlund
C CGY
Sun 4/3/22 2:09 AM

Backlund recorded an assist in Saturday's 6-4 loss to the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
Backlund made a good play in the neutral zone to steal the puck, then found Johnny Gaudreau up the middle for the goal. The 33-year-old Backlund has earned six points in his last seven outings, giving himself some momentum heading into April. The Swede has 33 points, 175 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 68 contests, so he'll likely push for the 40-point threshold by the end of the season.