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.

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.