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.

Backlund (lower body) was described as day-to-day by head coach Geoff Ward on Sunday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ward said Backlund felt better Sunday, but his status for Monday's game against the Canucks remains uncertain. This could come down to a game-time decision for the Swedish center -- if he can't play, Dominik Simon or Glenn Gawdin could enter the lineup in a bottom-six role.

Backlund (lower body) will not return to Saturday's game versus the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was hurt on a blocked shot in the first period. The Swedish center had four points in his previous three games, so it's a tough time for him to get hurt. The Flames' center depth is also questionable at this point with Derek Ryan (finger) also sidelined. It's unclear if Backlund will be available for Monday's game versus the Canucks -- if not, Glenn Gawdin may be activated from the taxi squad to fill a bottom-six role.

Backlund recorded an assist and a team-high five shots on goal in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had a shot that generated a rebound, which Andrew Mangiapane buried for the Flames' first goal of the game. The 31-year-old Backlund has doubled his offense in the last two games, with a goal and three helpers in that span giving him eight points through 12 contests overall. The Swedish center also has 32 shots on goal, 14 hits and eight PIM this year.

Backlund scored a goal on a team-high seven shots and added two assists in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's line with Andrew Mangiapane and Milan Lucic accounted for two goals in the second period to put the Flames ahead 3-2. Backlund later added the secondary helper on Dillon Dube's power-play tally in the third. The 31-year-old Backlund had been quiet this year, but the three-point burst gave him seven points, 27 shots and a minus-2 rating in 11 contests. Perhaps this outing will spark the team's scoring depth -- if so, the Swedish center could be a solid addition to fantasy rosters.

Backlund scored an empty-net goal on four shots with four PIM in Saturday's 2-0 win at Montreal. He also had two hits and won 10 of 19 faceoffs (52.6 percent).

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's empty-netter with 32 seconds left in regulation put the finishing touches on Calgary's win. The 31-year-old, who is closing in on career game No. 700, has two goals and two assists through seven contests this season. He produced 16 goals and 45 points in 70 games in 2019-20.