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.

Backlund posted an assist in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old is at 23 points, 99 shots on goal and a plus-1 rating after Tuesday. Backlund returned to his traditional center spot after a long stint on Sean Monahan's wing under interim head coach Geoff Ward. It's unclear if Backlund will remain as a pivot for the rest of the season, but he did so in a third-line capacity Tuesday, which could limit his long-term offensive potential.

Backlund recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 5-2 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Mark Jankowski's third-period tally. The assist snapped a three-game mini-slump for Backlund, who now has 22 points through 50 games. The Swede has added 99 shots, 30 hits and 24 PIM -- he's not much for physical play, and he's tracking for his worst season since 2014-15, when he had 27 points in just 52 outings.

Backlund picked up a power-play assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up Noah Hanifin for a shot, which Derek Ryan deflected in to get the Flames on the board. In his last four games, Backlund has a goal and three helpers, two of which have come on the power play. The Swede is at 21 points (six with a man advantage), 91 shots and 24 PIM through 46 contests.

Backlund delivered two assists, one on the power play, and three shots on goal in Sunday's 5-4 shootout win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's helpers came in the first period on goals by Milan Lucic (power play) and Travis Hamonic. The two-point effort got the Swedish center to 20 points in 44 games this year. He's added 87 shots on goal and 24 PIM in top-six deployment. Backlund's been better of late with three goals and three helpers in his last nine outings.

Backlund netted a shorthanded goal and went plus-3 in Thursday's 4-3 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's goal was a rare one -- he scored while the Flames were attempting to kill the Rangers' five-on-three. The Swede added two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in the contest. Backlund has six scores and 12 helpers through 43 games this year, although he has stepped it up with five points in his last 10 outings.