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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.