Backlund scored a goal and dished two assists in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was in on all of the Flames' goals, but it was another Mikael -- the Predators' Granlund -- who stole the show with a pair of late tallies. It's been a spectacular February for Backlund, who now has nine scores and nine helpers in his last 13 outings. The Swede has surged up to 15 markers and 41 points for the season, his slow start long forgotten now.

Backlund scored two goals and an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

He set up Matthew Tkachuk in the first period, then potted two late goals in the third to put the game away. Backlund has been on fire in February, racking up eight goals and 15 points in the last 10 games, but on the season the 30-year-old still only has 14 goals and 38 points through 64 contests.

Backlund produced an assist and three shots on goal in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had the secondary helper on Andrew Mangiapane's goal at 19:49 of the second period. Through 11 games in February, Backlund has six scores and six assists -- he's only been held off the scoresheet twice this month. That has him up to 35 points, 135 shots and a plus-1 rating in 63 contests this year.

Backlund scored twice in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund staked the Flames to a 2-0 lead just 2:34 into the game, but it wouldn't hold up in the end. The Swede flipped on his offense in February, with six goals and five helpers in 10 games this month. He's up to 12 tallies, 34 points and 132 shots through 62 games this year. He's on pace to reach the 40-point mark for the fifth straight campaign.

Backlund (illness) will play in Monday's game versus the Ducks, NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund didn't practice Sunday due to a sickness, but he'll avoid missing his first game of the season. The 30-year-old will center the second line, and he'll look to stay hot, as he's generated eight points (four goals, four assists) and 22 shots on net over the last six games.

Backlund missed Sunday's practice due to an illness.

EDGE Analysis

This isn't a great time for the 30-year-old to get sick, as he's racked up eight points in his past six games. Backlund looks to be questionable for Monday's game against Anaheim, and expect an update from the team regarding his status prior to puck drop.

Backlund scored a pair of goals, including one shorthanded, in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was responsible for the Flames' second and fifth goals of the game. The Swede is on a five-game point streak -- he has four tallies, four helpers and 21 shots in that span. He's up to 10 scores, 31 points, 125 shots and a plus-1 rating in 59 outings this season.

Backlund scored a goal on a game-high seven shots in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't for a lack of trying from Backlund, but the Flames were unable to make his opening tally in the second period hold. The Swede is on a four-game point streak (two goals, four helpers) and now has 29 points and 121 shots through 58 contests this season.

Backlund posted a goal and dished an assist, both on the power play, in Monday's 6-2 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The Swede has five points (three on the power play) over his last three games. Backlund now has 28 points and 114 shots on net through 57 contests. The Flames' second power-play unit is humming along in recent games, and Backlund's improved play is a big reason why.

Backlund recorded two assists -- one on the power play -- in Saturday's 6-2 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

The Swede had the secondary helper on Matthew Tkachuk's first-period tally, and then produced a shot that Milan Lucic tipped in during a third-period power play. Backlund snapped a four-game drought with the two assists. The 30-year-old is at 25 points and 112 shots in 56 contests.