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.

Backlund netted a shorthanded goal on four shots and dished out six hits in Friday's 2-0 win over the Stars in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund beat Stars forward Roope Hintz to a loose puck in the neutral zone and then flicked it past goalie Anton Khudobin to give the Flames a 1-0 lead in the second period. The goal was Backlund's third of the playoffs -- he's added two assists, 20 shots and 13 hits in seven outings.

Backlund had a power-play helper in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Stars in Game 1 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has produced four points (two goals, two assists) in five playoffs games so far. The Swedish center will likely continue to anchor the Flames' second line between Matthew Tkachuk and Andrew Mangiapane.

Backlund collected a goal and an assist on five shots with two PIM and two hits in Tuesday's 6-2 win over Winnipeg in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund took advantage of a Winnipeg miscue behind the net for his second goal of the series, putting the Flames ahead 2-1. He later set up a Matthew Tkachuk goal to give Calgary a 4-2 cushion. The longtime Flame is off to a good start in the series with three points and 12 shots on goal through three games.

Backlund scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Jets in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Qualifiers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's tally at 18:14 of the second period was the back-breaker for the Jets, as it gave the Flames a 3-1 lead. The Swedish center produced 45 points (10 on the power play) in 70 contests during the regular season, his fifth straight campaign to reach that level of overall production. Backlund's line with Matthew Tkachuk and Andrew Mangiapane should continue to provide solid secondary scoring in the playoffs.

Backlund (undisclosed) joined his teammates for Friday's practice session, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's absence from practicing was brief, so it's possible he was given a maintenance day, though details will be sparse this postseason. The Swede figures to anchor the second line for the Flames in the club's play-in series clash with Winnipeg alongside Matthew Tkachuk and Tobias Rieder.