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.

Backlund had a shorthanded goal and two shots in Friday's 5-1 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

If the Oilers had dreams of a comeback during residual power-play time to start the third period, Backlund squashed it effectively with his shorty just 57 seconds into the frame. It's the Swede's first shorthanded point of the year. He's up to 17 points, 78 shots on goal and 22 PIM through 40 games.

Backlund scored a power-play goal on three shots in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund, a 20-goal scorer in three of the last four seasons, has endured a miserable year offensively. Sunday's goal was just his fourth of the season and his first since Nov. 7. A consistent 45-point scorer prior to this season, Backlund simply has been unable to get on track and has just 16 points in 38 games.

Backlund posted an assist in Tuesday's 4-1 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped set up Johnny Gaudreau's second-period tally. The two were united on Sean Monahan's wings to form the second line for the game. Backlund has five assists in seven contests in December. The Swede is up to 15 points and 72 shots through 36 games overall this year. His recent hot streak has partially corrected a slow start to the season for the 30-year-old.

Backlund recorded an assist, three hits and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has picked up his pace with assists in three straight contests and six of his last nine. The 30-year-old center is up to 14 points, 68 shots on goal and 22 PIM in 34 games this season. Eventually, the goals should come for the Swede -- he's shot 4.4 percent this season compared to an 8.9 percent clip in his career.

Backlund posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has three helpers in his last four games since being united with Sean Monahan and Dillon Dube on the second line. Backlund's assist here went to Monahan, giving the former 13 points in 33 appearances this season. The Swede has added 68 shots and 22 PIM.