Backlund registered an assist, three shots on goal and a minus-2 rating in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund saw his five-game point streak end in Montreal on Friday, but he got back on the scoresheet quickly. The Swede is up to 27 points, 115 shots on net and a minus-9 rating through 43 outings. With eight points in his last seven contests, Backlund carries a fair amount of appeal as a scoring option in standard fantasy formats.

Backlund registered an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund extended his point streak to five games, during which he has two goals and five assists. The Swede set up Noah Hanifin's opening tally at 3:58 of the first period Wednesday, Backlund has 26 points, 108 shots and a minus-6 rating through 41 contests. He's heating up, so fantasy managers in season-long and DFS formats alike may want to roster him.

Backlund recorded an assist, two shots on goal and a pair of hits in Tuesday's 3-2 overtime win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had the secondary helper on a Juuso Valimaki tally in the first period. The 32-year-old Backlund has racked up two goals and four assists since he missed a game due to an undisclosed injury. The Swede is at 25 points, 106 shots on net, 36 hits and a minus-6 rating through 40 appearances. He's known for finishing seasons strong, so fantasy managers may want to give him a look down the stretch.

Backlund recorded two assists, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on goals by Johnny Gaudreau and Mark Giordano in the second period. The 32-year-old Backlund has produced two goals and three helpers in his last three outings. The Swede is up to 24 points, 104 shots on net, 22 PIM and a minus-7 rating. He sees third-line usage at even strength, but a role on the second power-play unit boosts Backlund's fantasy value slightly.

Backlund scored two goals, including one while shorthanded, on five shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was fairly effective Monday, but he was the exception to the rule among Flames skaters. The 32-year-old Swede has two goals and three assists in his last five outings. For the season, Backlund's produced eight goals, 22 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-9 rating in 38 contests. Five of his points have come on the power play and another two have come shorthanded.

Backlund (undisclosed) recorded an assist and four shots on goal in 14:59 of ice time in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund missed Friday's game versus the Oilers due to the mystery injury, but it apparently wasn't too significant. The 32-year-old Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane for a first-period tally that gave the Flames a 2-1 lead. Through 37 contests, Backlund has 20 points, 99 shots and a minus-11 rating. He entered Sunday averaging 17:21 of ice time per game, so his usage will be something to monitor in the next few games.

Backlund (undisclosed) will play in Sunday's game against the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund missed Friday's game versus the Oilers, but he'll return to the lineup Sunday. The 32-year-old forward has put up six goals, 13 assists and 95 shots through 36 games this season. He should skate somewhere in the middle six in addition to the power play Sunday.

Backlund (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's game versus the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund saw 15:25 of ice time in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Jets, but he didn't seem to be dealing with any notable injury. The 32-year-old will try to get healthy in time for Sunday's game versus the Maple Leafs.

Backlund produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund picked up the secondary helper on Sam Bennett's lucky bounce for a goal in the third period. The 32-year-old Backlund has assists in consecutive outings. The Swede is up to 19 points, 93 shots, 33 hits and 20 PIM through 35 contests. He's been reasonably productive in a third-line role, making him a solid option in deeper fantasy formats.

Backlund produced a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Milan Lucic's goal at 6:52 of the third period. The 32-year-old Backlund snapped a three-game drought with his helper, and he's up to 18 points in 34 appearances. He also has 90 shots on net, 20 PIM, 32 hits and a minus-10 rating this season.