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.

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.