Backlund will not play at the World Championship in Slovakia, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund and his wife are expecting their first child in May, so Backlund will use the offseason for family time. Backlund ended the postseason with a goal and two assists, all coming on the power play. He had 21 goals and 26 points in the regular season, the fourth straight 45-plus-point campaign for the Swedish center.

Backlund picked up a power-play assist, three shots and four PIM in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Avalanche in Game 3.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has a goal and two assists in the series, all of which have come with the man advantage. He also has six PIM, which is a little less normal given he had only 52 PIM in 77 contests in the regular season. Backlund and Sam Bennett (four points) have been the Flames' best forwards through three games in this playoff run.

Backlund had a helper on the power play and a minus-3 rating in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Avalanche in Game 2 of their first-round series.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had seven shots in Game 1, but was held much more in check by the Avalanche defense in Saturday's contest with only one puck meeting Philipp Grubauer's pads. Backlund's second line is typically seen as the Flames' shutdown forward group, and they'll have their hands full trying to keep Nathan MacKinnon's line under control in Denver over the next two games.

Backlund scored a power-play goal and added seven shots and two hits in a 4-0 win over the Avalanche in Thursday's Game 1.

EDGE Analysis

Coming off of a 47-point season, Backlund and winger Matthew Tkachuk combined for three of the four goals in the contest as it was the "3M" line leading the offense. Backlund only has 15 games of playoff experience entering this run, with five points in those appearances. He'll be expected to provide secondary scoring while operating on the second power-play unit.

Backlund (rest) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's game against Anaheim, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund will return to a top-six role against the Ducks, centering Matthew Tkachuk and Michael Frolik on the Flames' second line. The 29-year-old Swede will likely also see time on Calgary's top power-play unit, making him an attractive option in daily contests.

Backlund (rest) will not play Monday's contest versus the Kings, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund, as well as Matthew Tkachuk and the Flames' usual top four defensemen, will take Monday off to get recharged for a playoff run. Backlund's been productive with 21 goals and 26 helpers in 75 contests this season, as well as a plus-36 rating.

Backlund scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

The goal gives Backlund 21 tallies on the season, as well as 47 points in 75 games. He owns a plus-36 rating, which is third in the league, and the five shots from Sunday give him 202 for the year, the second time he's gone north of 200 shots. Backlund has settled into the mid-40s or better for points in each of the last four seasons, making him a solid option for center depth in fantasy formats.

Backlund scored a goal on five shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has reached 20 goals for the third time in the last four seasons. The tally also helped him surpass last year's point total, as he now has 46 points in 70 games in this campaign. He's collected three goals and four helpers over his last six games, making it realistic for Backlund to potentially eclipse 50 points for the second time in his career.

Backlund dished an assist and fired two shots on goal with a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has two goals and four assists in his last five games, as well as 17 shots in that span. For the season, he's at 44 points in 68 games, just one point shy of his total from last season. The Swedish center has been a reliable 45-point producer in the last three seasons, and he's a near-lock to reach that mark again this year.

Backlund picked up an assist and added seven shots on goal in Friday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has a modest three-game point streak, with two goals and three assists as well as 13 shots on goal and a plus-5 rating in that span. Backlund has earned 44 points (19 goals, 24 assists) in 67 games this year, just one point shy of his total from last year.