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.

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.