Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Backlund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Edmonton on Saturday, though coach Ryan Huska said, "my gut is he'll play."

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has regressed from his career-high 56 points last season, recording 15 goals and 38 points in 75 contests this year. He is mired in a seven-game point drought. Backlund is expected to center Blake Coleman and Matthew Coronato, if he is able to play.

Backlund logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund is up to eight points over nine games in March. He set up a MacKenzie Weegar tally in the third period of Monday's defeat. Backlund is up to 38 points, 187 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-6 rating through 68 outings this season. He's essentially functioned as a top-six option all year, though he was often listed on the third line before the Flames' roster was thinned out by trades.

Atkinson scored two goals and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund started the game by potting back-to-back goals, his 14th and 15th on the season, to give the Flames the early lead. He added an assist on the fifth and final goal while also adding three shots, one hit and a plus-3 rating in 18:06 of ice time. Despite the strong last two games -- he provided an assist Thursday -- Backlund has been scoreless in four of his last seven games. When not lighting up the scoresheet, Backlund provides decent peripherals, as he has 185 shots on goal and 62 hits for the year.

Backlund posted an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund snapped a three-game point drought by setting up Blake Coleman's empty-net tally to seal the win. It's been seven contests since Backlund scored a goal, though he's been alright with four assists and 17 shots on net in that span. The veteran center is up to 34 points, 182 shots, 61 hits and a plus-5 rating through 66 appearances in a middle-six role.

Backlund notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund reached the 20-assist mark for the year when he set up an Andrew Mangiapane empty-netter in the third period. Over the last seven games, Backlund has a goal and five assists. The 34-year-old center is up to 33 points, 170 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-9 rating through 62 appearances. He should continue to be a leader among the Flames' forwards in ice time, as he's deployed in all situations.

Backlund notched two assists and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund earned his first multi-point since Jan. 13 by assisting on goals for Blake Coleman and Yegor Sharangovich during the Flames' third-period tally. With two goals and four assists over his last seven contests, Backlund is heating up again. The 34-year-old center has 32 points, 166 shots on net, 53 hits and a plus-12 rating through 60 appearances.

Backlund scored an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund earned his fourth point in the last six games with his empty-netter. He's gone 16 contests without a multi-point effort, picking up six points and 47 shots on net in that span. The 34-year-old's ice time has remained fairly steady in February despite the trade of Elias Lindholm to the Canucks. Backlund has 30 points, 165 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-11 rating over 59 appearances and should function as a top-six forward for the remainder of the campaign.

Backlund logged an assist and five shots on goal in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has four points over his last eight outings, which is right in line with his 29 points through 58 contests this season. The center set up a Noah Hanifin tally in the first period. Backlund has added 161 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-9 rating in his first campaign as captain while playing solid two-way hockey in a middle-six role.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund gave the Flames life near the end of the second period, but the Sharks dominated the third. With just two goals over his last nine games, Backlund finds himself in an uncommon slump during the second half of the season. The 34-year-old center has 12 tallies, 27 points, 147 shots on net, 45 hits and a plus-8 rating through 54 appearances this season. He continues to play a larger role than his third-line position would suggest.

Backlund scored a goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

The tally snapped a five-game slump for Backlund, with that drought being his worst of the season. The 34-year-old should see a significant role down the stretch with Elias Lindholm traded to the Canucks. Backlund is enjoying a solid campaign with 26 points, 142 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-8 rating through 51 appearances.