Backlund produced a power-play assist in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on the second of Andrew Mangiapane's two tallies in the contest. The 32-year-old Backlund has assists in each of the last two games. The Swede is up to three goals, four helpers, 33 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 18 contests. His assist Saturday was his first power-play point of the season after he had six helpers with the man advantage in 54 outings last year.

Backlund logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund fed Andrew Mangiapane for the latter's second goal of the contest. The 32-year-old Backlund has started the year a bit quietly with six points, 33 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 17 contests. The Swede will likely continue to play in a middle-six role with power-play time, which gives him some low-end fantasy value.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots and added four hits in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was "demoted" to the third line, but his 17:34 of ice time Thursday was third-most among Flames forwards. The Swede has three goals, two assists, 26 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-1 rating in 13 contests. His strong two-way play in all situations will keep him as a de facto top-six forward regardless of where he plays at even strength, though his offense probably hasn't been enough to interest fantasy managers.

Backlund scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Saturday's 4-0 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund provided the Flames with some insurance in the third period. He's collected all four of his points this season in the last four games after starting slow. The Swede has added 15 shots, a plus-3 rating and six PIM in a second-line role.

Backlund produced an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-0 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on a Blake Coleman tally 1:04 into the third period. The assist was Backlund's 400th career point -- he's collected 155 goals and 245 assists in 751 regular-season appearances. The Swede has been solid in a second-line role so far with three points, 11 shots on net and a plus-1 rating through seven contests this season.

Backlund scored a goal on four shots, dished an assist, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Monday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund and Blake Coleman set each other up in a span of 3:19 during the third period. The two-point effort was Backlund's first contribution to the offense this season. The Swede is no stranger to slow starts -- he had four points in the first 10 games last year, then finished with 28 points in 44 contests. Fantasy managers rostering Backlund will have to be patient as he gets his offense up to speed.

Backlund posted an assist, two shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund finished the season fairly strong with a goal and four helpers in his last five games. The Swede had a total of 32 points, 144 shots on net, a minus-7 rating and 30 PIM in 54 outings. He mainly featured on the third line, but he was on pace to exceed 40 points for the sixth straight year had 2020-21 been a full season.

Backlund notched two assists, four shots on goal and two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had a hand in both of Andrew Mangiapane's second-period tallies. The 32-year-old Backlund is finishing the 2020-21 campaign strong with a goal and three helpers in his last three games. The Swede is up to 31 points, 140 shots and a minus-8 rating through 52 contests.

Backlund notched a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

After a scoring change gave Matthew Tkachuk credit for the Flames' fourth goal, Backlund earned the secondary helper on the play. The 32-year-old Backlund has produced 29 points, 136 shots on net and 28 PIM through 51 contests this year. He'll likely finish the season in a second-line role with Sean Monahan (hip) shut down for the year. The advanced role could give Backlund extra appeal in DFS.

Backlund scored a goal on six shots in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund struck only 17 seconds into the second period, and his goal stood as the game-winner. The 32-year-old has nine tallies and 28 points through 50 contests. He's added 133 shots on net, 28 PIM and a minus-9 rating in a third-line role.