Backlund failed to register a point for the fourth consecutive game during Sunday's 6-1 win over Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran center has just two assists through nine December games and only seven goals and 19 points for the season. He'll need to pick up his scoring in order to approach last year's 22-goal, 53-point showing. Additionally, with the underwhelming offensive numbers, Backlund's value has taken a hit to start 2017-18. He's definitely not a go-to asset in most settings, and especially with center being such a deep fantasy position.

Backlund potted a goal to supplement a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-2 road win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

With six goals and 10 assists through 23 games this season, Backlund's on pace to eclipse his 53 points from 2016-17. As an added bonus, the Swede is averaging 2:11 on the man advantage. He remains a solid but unspectacular No. 2 or 3 fantasy forward in season-long formats.

Backlund had a goal and an assist in Monday's 4-1 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund now has eight points in his past seven games and has really gotten the job done in November. He's only had two games this month where he's failed to get on the scoresheet, so keep riding his performances.

Backlund contributed a pair of helpers in Thursday's win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

The second-line center is now riding a three-game point streak and is up to four goals and 10 points in 16 games. Backlund is known for being a streaky scorer, but he potted a career-high 22 goals last season and is off to another solid start this time around. He's become a fairly reliable fantasy option and his top-six role and power-play time make him valuable in most leagues.

Backlund had both goals in his team's 5-2 Wednesday loss to St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's enjoying the trip through the Central Division, as he's now posted three points in games against Nashville and St. Louis after going four straight games without a point. He'll have one more Central opponent to try to keep this outburst going when the Flames face Dallas, and a third straight showing on the scoresheet could be a sign that this is a turning point for him.

Backlund failed to register a point for the third consecutive game during Thursday's 2-1 loss to Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Following a breakout, 53-point showing in 2016-17, Backlund has struggled to duplicate last season's success with just two goals and three points through the first seven games this year. The center is a key cog for the Flames and is usually matched up against the opponent's best scorers, so his role isn't ideal for fantasy purposes. Still, with an average of 18:47 of ice time per game (including 2:20 on the power play), Backlund is in position to turn the corner sooner than later.

Backlund (back) is listed on the Flames' training camp roster, suggesting that he's recovered from his injury.

EDGE Analysis

Fantasy owners should be eager to get a glimpse of Backlund after he posted career highs across the board offensively last season; we're talking about 22 goals, 31 helpers and 16 points on the man advantage. The Swede skipped the 2017 IIHF World Championship due to his most recent ailment, but the condition evidently wasn't too serious, and now he appears ready to roll into the 2017-18 season.

Backlund will not play with Team Sweden at the 2017 IIHF World Championships due to recurring back pain, Roger Millions of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund only missed one game out of a possible 86 during the Flames' 2016-17 campaign, so it's hard to fault the 27-year-old for wanting to take some time off the ice. Despite the back issue, he's fully expected to be ready for Calgary's offseason programs leading up to the upcoming 2017-18 season.

Backlund tacked on two assists -- including one on the power play -- Monday, but the Flames ended up losing Game 3 to the Ducks in overtime, 5-4.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's passing skills helped the Flames take a 4-1 lead in the second period, only for Calgary's club to allow four unanswered goals to the utter shock and dismay of the home crowd. The Swede seems to be pulling his weight with three points in as many games during this quarterfinal round, but the Flames are at a 3-0 series deficit and fantasy owners in playoff pools may not be able to use Backlund much longer.

Backlund scored shorthanded in Saturday's Game 2 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

It was a great individual effort from Backlund, who fired five shots on goal in the loss. The Flames may be trailing 2-0 in the series, but Backlund set a career high in goals this year and could play a key role when the series shifts back to Calgary. The two-way center is skating alongside Matthew Tkachuk and will need to improve on his lackluster career playoff totals if the Flames want to make a comeback.