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.

Backlund recorded an assist and went minus-2 in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund earned the secondary assist on Milan Lucic's second-period tally after some line-juggling united the two forwards. The 31-year-old Backlund has done alright with three points, eight shots on goal and a minus-3 rating through five games. He's usually good for a 45-point pace in a full season -- the Swede should end up around the 30-point mark in the abbreviated 2020-21 campaign.

Backlund scored a goal in Monday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund gave the Flames a 2-1 lead with a goal at 13:30 of the second period, their second of three goals in the middle frame. The Swede has adjusted seamlessly to a third-line role after many seasons as the second-line center. Backlund has two points, six shots on goal and five hits through three contests.

Backlund recorded a power-play assist, two shots on goal and two PIM in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's helper came in the second period, when he found Andrew Mangiapane, who then sent a no-look pass perfectly to Dillon Dube for the Flames' second goal. Lost in the shuffle of Elias Lindholm's shift to center is Backlund's reduced even-strength role. The 31-year-old Backlund slots in as the Flames' third-line center, but he's not being used like it -- as a strong two-way player, the Swede will get plenty of minutes in all situations. Fantasy managers can count on him as a depth scorer, as Backlund hasn't finished below 45 points in the last five years. His floor for 2020-21 would be around the 30-point mark.

Backlund had 45 points (16 goals, 29 helpers) in 70 regular-season games in 2019-20. He added six points in 10 playoff games.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund struggled, as many Flames skaters did, to start the season. After New Year's, the Swede was a point-per-game player with 11 goals and 17 helpers in 28 contests before the league was put on pause due to the coronavirus outbreak. Backlund typically plays better in the second half of the season. He's also been a steady contributor for the Flames -- he's finished between 45 and 53 points in each of the last five campaigns.

Backlund scored an unassisted goal Tuesday during the Flames' 2-1 loss to the Stars in Game 5 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old turned in an outstanding individual effort in the final minute of the first period for Calgary's only offense on the afternoon. Backlund gathered the puck along the boards, skated towards the blue line and the center of the ice, then stopped suddenly to shed a Dallas defender and fired a shot through a crowd that Anton Khudobin was a heartbeat late getting to. Backlund has four goals and six points through nine games this postseason, but he'll need more help if the Flames are going to avoid elimination in Game 6 on Thursday.