Backlund scored a pair of goals on eight shots, dished an assist, went plus-3 and added two PIM in Saturday's 9-5 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund scored the Flames' third and eighth goals in the game before setting up Dillon Dube on the ninth. This was Backlund's first multi-point effort since March 1 -- he's at five goals and four assists in 14 outings this month. The Swede crossed the 30-point threshold Saturday with 12 goals, 20 helpers, 170 shots on net, a plus-16 rating and 20 PIM through 65 contests.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots and went plus -2 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund gave the Flames a 3-1 lead early in the second period, but his was the last goal they scored in the contest. The Swede has points in consecutive games for the first time since the start of March. He's at 10 goals, 29 points, 160 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 63 outings while remaining a fixture on the second line.

Backlund notched an assist, five shots on goal, two hits and two blocked shots in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Matthew Tkachuk in the first period. Those two forwards were reunited on the second line Saturday, with Dillon Dube completing the trio and looking right in place in a top-six role. Backlund snapped his four-game point drought with the helper, and he's up to 28 points, 158 shots on net, 52 hits and a plus-11 rating through 62 outings.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund redirected an Erik Gudbranson shot past Andrei Vasilevskiy with just eight seconds left in the second period. Through six games in March, Backlund has four points and 15 shots on net. The 32-year-old center is up to nine goals, 27 points, 146 shots and a plus-9 rating through 57 contests overall.

Backlund provided an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund earned the secondary assist on Blake Coleman's first-period tally. In his last five games, Backlund has a goal and four helpers while only being held off the scoresheet once. The Swedish center is up to 26 points, 137 shots, a plus-10 rating and 45 hits through 53 outings. When his line with Coleman and Andrew Mangiapane is clicking, all three are solid options in fantasy.

Backlund scored an empty-net goal on four shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund and Andrew Mangiapane assisted on each other's goals in the contest. In his last four games, Backlund's picked up a goal and three helpers. The second-line center is still searching for consistency, but he's up to 25 points, 135 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 52 outings.

Backlund managed an assist and two hits in Thursday's 7-1 loss to Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane's shutout-spoiling goal late in the third period. This was Backlund's second straight game with an assist after he went four without a point. The Swedish center has 23 points, 130 shots on net, 43 hits and a plus-9 rating through 50 contests while sticking in a second-line role.

Backlund produced an assist and three shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up an empty-net goal by Tyler Toffoli to secure the Flames' 10th straight win. After a couple of multi-point outings recently, Backlund went cold with a four-game point drought. Fantasy managers will have to hope this assist can be something he'll build on going forward. The veteran center is up to seven goals, 22 points, 129 shots on net and a plus-8 rating through 49 outings.

Backlund registered two assists (one on the power play), three shots on net, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane and also helped out on an Oliver Kylington goal in the second period. In his last 10 games, Backlund has three goals and seven helpers. The second-half surge is one of the Swede's usual patterns, and he's come to life on offense right on time. For the season, the 32-year-old has 21 points, 113 shots on net and a plus-7 rating through 44 contests. He'll look to keep things rolling Saturday versus the Islanders.

Backlund had a goal and three assists, including one on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

This four-point outburst gives Backlund 10 points in 14 games since the calendar flipped to 2022. He had just nine points in 29 games during the 2021 portion of this season. Considering the Swede averaged at least half a point per game in each of the previous nine seasons, Backlund's recent production is more representative of his scoring ability than his slow start was. He's worth a look if you're searching for scoring in deeper formats.