Backlund collected an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Blues.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund found Andrew Mangiapane in the third period, who then relayed to Matthew Tkachuk for the tally. The Swedish center is on a modest three-game point streak with a goal and three helpers in that span. For the year, Backlund has eight points and 44 shots in 20 contests. He's not quite in his usual form yet, but he's beginning to get there.

Backlund scored a goal and dished an assist, both on the power play, in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund scored the go-ahead (and eventual game-winning) goal and assisted on Noah Hanifin's insurance tally, both in the second period. The Swedish center also added four PIM. With three points in his last two games, Backlund may be emerging from his cold start to the year. He has seven points, 14 PIM and 41 shots on goal in 19 contests in 2019-20.

Backlund posted an assist and two shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's helper snapped a seven-game point drought, and it came at the perfect time. Backlund dished to Matthew Tkachuk, who beat Coyotes goalie Antti Raanta for the game-winning goal. The 30-year-old center now has five points, 38 shots and 10 PIM in 18 contests.

Backlund has no points, 14 shots on goal and four PIM in his last seven games.

EDGE Analysis

The Swedish center has been fairly cold overall this season, with two goals and two helpers in 17 games. He's reached at least 45 points in each of the last four seasons, but he's only on pace for 20 points so far in 2019-20. Backlund is only shooting 5.6 percent this season, which could explain part of his struggles. He'll likely rebound with a scoring binge later in the year to make up for the slow start.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 2-1 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund received a slick pass from Matthew Tkachuk and put the shot behind John Gibson, giving the Flames their first and only lead of the night. Backlund has scored in consecutive games during the Flames' two-game run through California. The center has four points in 10 games, but he's starting to heat up to provide the Flames with some depth scoring.

Backlund scored on a penalty shot for the Flames' only goal in a 4-1 loss to the Kings on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was tripped on a breakaway by Drew Doughty late in the third period, and he managed to pot the penalty shot, spoiling Jonathan Quick's shutout bid. While not coming in normal play, the goal broke Backlund's goose egg for the year. The Swedish center has three points and 20 shots in nine games this season.

Backlund generated an assist and two shots on goal in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up the Flames' first tally, feeding Rasmus Andersson for the goal. The center now has assists in consecutive games, and he's posted nine shots on goal in five appearances.

Backlund dished an assist, three shots on goal and four hits in Thursday's 3-2 shootout win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

The assist was a sublime pass to Noah Hanifin, who buried the game-tying goal. Backlund hadn't recorded a point in the previous three games of the year. The Swedish center now has seven shots on goal to go with his lone helper.

Backlund went minus-2 with two shots on goal in Thursday's 5-3 loss to the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was returning to action after a minor lower-body injury, but he wasn't able to make much of an impact in the first game of the year. The 30-year-old center should continue to be a staple on the Flames' second line this season.

As expected, Backlund (lower body) is in the projected lineup for Thursday's season opener against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has been nursing a minor lower-body injury over the past few days, but he was always considered closer to probable than questionable for Thursday's tilt. The 30-year-old Swede, who put up 21 goals and 47 points in 77 games last campaign, will center Calgary's second line and second power-play unit against the Avalanche.