Backlund scored a goal on seven shots and added two hits in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's played like a man possessed this week, racking up two goals, one assist and 22 shots on net during his three-game point streak. His tally Thursday was his sixth of the season, and he's up to 15 points with 97 shots through 39 appearances overall. Fantasy managers were likely discouraged by his slow start, but the sudden increase in shot volume could make Backlund worth a look in deeper formats.

Backlund scored a goal on a game-high eight shots in Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund snapped his 18-game goal drought with the opening tally just 4:21 into the first period. During that span, he had just five helpers. His eight shots Wednesday as the Flames set a franchise record with 62 shots on goal in the contest. The Swedish center has five tallies, 14 points, 90 shots on net and an even plus-minus rating through 38 outings this season.

Backlund logged an assist and fired seven shots on goal in Monday's 7-1 win over the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on Blake Coleman's second-period tally. The 32-year-old Backlund has gone 18 games without a goal, and he's picked up just five assists in that span, though four of them have come in the last eight contests. The Swede is typically a stronger second-half performer, but fantasy managers have little reason to be encouraged when he's sitting on 13 points with 82 shots on net and a minus-1 rating through 37 appearances.

Backlund notched an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on a Blake Coleman tally in the first period. While Backlund has picked up three assists in his last six outings, he's still struggled to score. He hasn't scored in his last 16 games despite pumping 38 shots on net in that span. The Swedish center is at 12 points, 75 shots on net and a minus-1 rating in 35 appearances overall.

Backlund notched an assist, three shots on goal and three blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has posted assists in each of the last two games, setting up Blake Coleman in the first period of Tuesday's contest. The 32-year-old Backlund is up to 11 points, 65 shots on net, 27 hits and an even plus-minus rating in 31 appearances. He's held down the second-line center role for much of the season, so he could continue to see good chances to sustain his slight uptick in offense.

Backlund notched an assist, three shots on goal and two hits in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on a Johnny Gaudreau goal late in the third period. Offense has been sporadic for Backlund this season -- his assist Sunday snapped a six-game point drought. He's up to four goals and six helpers through 30 contests overall. The Swede has typically put in stronger performances in the second half of the season, but fantasy managers will likely want to wait for him to show more offense before rostering him.

Backlund cleared COVID-19 protocol and practiced Monday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

The forward should rejoin Calgary's second line whenever the team plays its next game.

The Flames placed Backlund in COVID-19 protocol Friday.

EDGE Analysis

How long the 32-year-old is sidelined will depend on his ability to return two negative tests, however he'll almost certainly miss Saturday's game against Columbus. Backlund has recorded four goals and five assists through 28 games this season.

Backlund logged a power-play assist and four shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane for the game-tying goal at 11:19 of the first period. The assist snapped a three-game dry spell for Backlund. The Swedish center is up to four goals, five assists, 48 shots and a plus-3 rating in 23 contests. He'll continue to log second-line minutes on a strong two-way unit with Blake Coleman and the aforementioned Mangiapane.

Backlund scored a goal on four shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 4-0 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund fired a shot from the right-wing circle that Jeremy Swayman got a piece of, but it trickled over the line before Charlie Coyle could pull it away. The goal was Backlund's fourth of the season to go with four helpers, 37 shots on net and a plus-3 rating in 19 games. The Swede continues to provide solid secondary scoring.