Backlund collected a power-play assist in Friday's 4-3 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had the secondary helper on Mark Giordano's second-period marker, which stood as the game-winner. The assist extended Backlund's point streak to four games, during which he has two goals and three assists. The Swedish center is up to 17 points, 78 shots on net, 26 hits and 20 PIM through 30 contests this year.

Backlund scored a goal on four shots but went minus-3 in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund tallied in the third period, but it was little more than window dressing. The Swede has a three-game point streak, during which he's posted two goals and two assists. He's at 16 points, 76 shots on goal, a minus-7 rating and 18 PIM through 29 contests overall.

Backlund recorded two assists in Monday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had the secondary helpers on goals by Andrew Mangiapane and Noah Hanifin in Monday's contest. The 31-year-old Backlund has three points in his last two games since he snapped a four-game point drought. The Swede's been a bit streaky in 2020-21 -- he has 15 points, 72 shots on net, 18 PIM and a minus-4 rating through 28 contests overall.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots Saturday in a 3-1 win over Montreal.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund deposited an Andrew Mangiapane centering pass 7:20 into the second period to extend Calgary's cushion to 3-0. It was the first goal in six March games for Backlund, who last found the back of the net Feb. 27 in Ottawa. The 31-year-old center has five goals and eight assists in 27 games this season.

Backlund recorded a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Milan Lucic for a shot in the second period, and Lucic scored on a second attempt to get the Flames on the board. The 31-year-old Backlund has 12 points, 53 shots on goal and a minus-3 rating through 22 contests. The Flames' inconsistent offense makes the Swede risky to roster -- he's got four points in the last two games, but he went eight contests without a point prior to that.

Backlund scored a goal and two assists, one of them short-handed, in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old hadn't found the scoresheet in eight straight games coming into Saturday, but Backlund quickly snapped his slump by lighting the lamp less than five minutes into the first period before recording his helpers in the second. On the season, Backlund now has four goals and 11 points through 21 contests, putting him right around his usual scoring pace.

Backlund (lower body) had three shots on goal in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was one of just two Flames to avoid finishing Wednesday's game with a minus rating (Joakim Nordstrom was the other). On the other hand, Backlund won just one of his nine faceoffs in his return to the lineup after a one-game absence. The Swede was hitting a groove before the injury. He has eight points, 37 shots and a minus-2 rating through 15 contests.

Backlund (lower body) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's game versus Vancouver, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's expected to center Calgary's third line during Wednesday's clash with the Canucks. He's picked up eight points through 14 games this campaign.

Backlund (lower body) will not suit up against the Canucks on Monday, Ben Kuzma of The Vancouver Province reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was injured Saturday against Vancouver and will miss some time with the injury. His timetable is still uncertain, so he'll be questionable ahead of Wednesday's contest against the Canucks. Backlund has eight points and 34 shots on goal through 14 games.

Backlund (lower body) is a game-time decision for Monday's game versus the Canucks, Hailey Salvian of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund suffered this lower-body injury during Saturday's loss to the Canucks. While the 31-year-old felt better Monday, he's still uncertain for Monday's contest. The 31-year-old has been solid to start the year with eight points through 14 games. Sam Bennett could revert to the third-line center role if Backlund can't go.