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.

Backlund recorded a helper in a 9-4 win over the Devils on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

His line combined for 11 points in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Golden Knights, but they mostly went under the radar in this game. Backlund's assist came on Matthew Tkachuk's 30th goal of the year that put a bow on a six-tally third period for the Flames. Backlund has 19 goals and 24 assists in 66 games this season, as well as a plus-31 rating.

Backlund potted two goals, one on the power-play, and added an assist in a 6-3 win over the Golden Knights on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was reunited with wingers Matthew Tkachuk and Michael Frolik on the 3M line, and the trio combined for 11 points in the contest. Backlund's power-play marker late in the second period counted as the game-winner, his third of the season. He eclipsed 40 points for the fourth straight year, sitting on 19 goals and 23 assists in 65 games.

Backlund had an even-strength assist in 18:45 of ice time in the Flames' 4-2 loss to Minnesota on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund got back in the point column after he failed to extend his six-game point streak Wednesday. The 29-year-old has run his point total up to 39 points in 61 games this campaign. With nine points in his last 10 games, it may be wise to continue to ride the hot hand in Backlund.

Backlund found twine again in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has four goals and four assists as he rides a six-game point streak. The Swedish center also added a game-high six shots on goal as well as a pair of hits. For the season, Backlund has 38 points in 59 games, but the recent hot stretch and a robust plus-30 rating may make him attractive in some formats.

Backlund scored his 16th goal of the season in Sunday's 2-1 win over Ottawa.

EDGE Analysis

Riding a five-game point streak, Backlund has tallied six points over that stretch, bringing his 2018-19 point total to 37 through 58 games. The Flames' forward will look to extend his streak to six games Tuesday when Calgary travel to Long Island to take on the Islanders. Backlund scored a goal and added an assist in the two teams' only other matchup in 2018-19.