Backlund scored a goal and had an assist while firing five shots on goal during Saturday's 5-3 win over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund lit the lamp and also provided a helper to earn a multi-point night on Saturday. The goal was Backlund's third of the year, while the assist was his seventh. Backlund now has ten points through 15 games, but has registered back-to-back multi-point nights.

Backlund scored a goal and had an assist while taking two shots on goal during Thursday's 6-5 win over Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund and company came back from a three goal deficit by scoring five times in the third period. Backlund's goal was his second of the year, while his helper upped his season total to six. The center continues to see time on the power play for the Flames, but isn't cashing in at a high level through 14 games this year.

Backlund registered two assists in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

It's been somewhat of a slow start to the season for Backlund though Tuesday's performance, albeit in a losing effort, could get him going. The Swedish-born forward needs to produce on a more consistent basis considering he's occupying a top-six role. The Flames next game comes Thursday versus Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.

Backlund registered two assists Wednesday, in a 5-2 win over Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old left Monday's practice with an undisclosed injury but ultimately was deemed healthy enough to play Wednesday, recording a pair of assists as a result. With four points in his last three games, Backlund is showing signs of rounding into form as the season creeps up on 10 games played. The Swede led all Calgary forwards in ice time Wednesday and will look to continue his hot streak when the Flames host Nashville on Friday.

Backlund (undisclosed) is in the projected lineup for Wednesday's game against the Bruins, Kristen Anderson of The Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund left Monday's practice early due to an undisclosed issue, but his injury clearly wasn't overly serious. The 29-year-old will slot into his usual role centering Calgary's second line and second power-play unit against Boston.

Backlund left Monday's practice early, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 reports. He's considered day-to-day and coach Bill Peters hopes he will play Wednesday against the Bruins.

EDGE Analysis

Sean Monahan also missed practiced Monday with an injury issue, so the Flames could be without their top two centers Wednesday if everything breaks poorly. Though Backlund disappointed a bit last year with only 14 goals, he's still a key cog in Calgary's offense, especially on the power play.

Backlund matched his career best of 31 assists in a season in 2017-18, but only scored 14 goals and finished with a minus-21 rating.

EDGE Analysis

The Swedish pivot was looking to extend his streak of 20-plus goals in a season to three, but came up well short despite shooting the puck more than he ever has in a 10-season career. As a result, his 6.5 shooting percentage was his lowest since he played 23 games as a 20-year-old in 2009-10. Having said all that, what might be most alarming about Backlund's 2017-18 campaign was his huge negative rating, as his career plus-minus was plus-17 entering the season and hadn't been a minus player since 2012-13.

Backlund (undisclosed) will dress for Tuesday's game against the Oilers, Derek Wills of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund skipped Monday's practice session due to the undisclosed issue, but it won't prevent him from taking his usual spot in the lineup for Tuesday's game. His linemates will be slightly different with Matthew Tkachuk (upper body) unavailable Tuesday, however, with Sam Bennett slotted to move into his spot.

Backlund sat out Monday's practice with an undisclosed ailment and his status for Tuesday's contest against Edmonton is in question, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

There's no indication as to when Backlund sustained the injury or its severity, though head coach Glen Gulutzan said he would provide an update on the Swedish pivot Tuesday. Whether or not Backlund -- who has 13 goals and 41 points in 70 games -- is able to participate in Tuesday's morning skate will be a good indicator of his game-readiness for later in the day.

Backlund had his team's first goal and an assist Wednesday in a 5-2 loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames looked like they were in control of the game after Backlund's strong start, but they collapsed as the game progressed and let one get away. Backlund has now scored seven points in three games against the Avalanche this year, but unfortunately for him, the Flames will not play Colorado again this season.