Backlund set up a pair of goals in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Oilers on Opening Night.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund assisted on Michael Frolik's shorthanded goal midway through the second period before grabbing the secondary apple on a power-play marker by Dennis Wideman in the third. Despite also skating to a minus-2 in the game, this was a nice start for the 27-year-old, who is looking to improve on last year's career-high 47-point showing in 2016-17.

Backlund (concussion) will play in Sunday's exhibition contest against the visiting Jets.

EDGE Analysis

This will be Backlund's first game since sustaining the concussion at the World Cup of Hockey. He was carefully monitored by team doctors who were in Toronto for the international tournament. The Swedish center is known to play a 200-foot game and he sees the ice well. According to the report, he'll reunite with Michael Frolik on Sunday, and we're projecting Micheal Ferland to be on the left wing to complete the third line. Backlund will not be a forgotten man in fantasy drafts after setting career highs in goals (21) and assists (26) last season to complement an impressive plus-10 rating.

Backhand (concussion) is expected to play Sunday against Winnipeg.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund sustained a concussion during the World Cup of Hockey but resumed skating Thursday and is now prepared to take the ice competitively. The 27-year-old center is coming off a career-best season, totaling 47 points in 82 games and with his speed and playmaking ability, he could be due to take another step forward in 2016-17.

Backlund is slated to resume skating Thursday, Wes Gilbertson of Postmedia reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund sustained a concussion while playing for Team Sweden at the World Cup of Hockey, so his return to the ice Thursday is a positive indication of the progress he's made in his recovery from that injury. The 27-year-old center likely won't be cleared for game action in time for Friday's preseason matchup with Vancounver, but may be in the lineup for Sunday's exhibition against the Jets. Either way, it appears as though the 2007 first-round pick is on track to be fully healthy ahead of the Flames' Oct. 12 regular-season opener against Edmonton.

Backlund (concussion) will head back to Calgary to rehab, Craig Custance of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Due to a concussion sustained during Tuesday's World Cup of Hockey matchup with Finland, Backlund will miss the rest of the tournament. The 27-year-old will now turn his attention to recovering in time for the Flames' season opener Oct. 12 against the Oilers. Coming off his best campaign to date (47 points in 82 games) there is plenty of excitement that the playmaking center has further improvement in store.

Backlund is day-to-day with a concussion sustained in the World Cup of Hockey on Tuesday, Roger Millions of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund took a high hit to the head in Tuesday's World Cup match against rival Finland, leading many to believe that he would be forced to drop out of the World Cup of Hockey due to the injury. However, the Swede reportedly is feeling better and remains in Toronto under the care of the Flames medical staff. Team Sweden will square off against Europe on Sunday afternoon for the semifinal round of Group B. Expect more light to be shed on Backlund's injury ahead of that game.

Backlund is believed to have sustained a concussion while participating in World Cup of Hockey action, TSN Radio Vancouver reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was on the receiving end of a nasty hit up high from defenseman Sami Lepisto in Tuesday's game against Finland. He was held out of Wednesday's contest against Team North America, which ended in an overtime loss, but Sweden has advanced to the semifinals. Between this injury and not cracking the scoresheet four games, including the preliminary round, it's been a rough tournament for Backlund, who reportedly will meet with Flames doctors to undergo further evaluation.

Backlund will replace the injured Henrik Zetterberg (knee) on Sweden's World Cup of Hockey roster, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund closed out the final four games of the 2015-16 season on a tear, as he tallied six goals and two helpers, including a hat-trick. The center had an uneven season filled with hot and cold streaks, but could benefit from playing in the World Cup and shaking off any offseason rust. The 27-year-old is coming off a career year and should attract plenty of interest from fantasy owners.

Backlund notched his first-career hat trick -- one goal on the power play and another shorthanded -- and a plus-3 rating in Thursday's 7-3 win over Vancouver.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has been ridiculous in April after going pointless in eight straight to end March. The 27-year-old has amassed six goals -- two shorthanded -- in three games, tacking on an assist for good measure. It's easily the center's most productive stretch of the season as he aims to redefine the meaning of finishing strong. Oh, not to mention Backlund now has a new career-high 21 tallies.

Backlund scored twice and had an assist in Saturday's win over the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

The three-point effort was just the first time in nine games Backlund had gotten on the scoresheet, giving him 17 goals and 42 points in 79 games. He's put up decent totals on the year, but the second-liner is just too inconsistent to be trusted in shallower formats. Considering he's streaky, Backlund could be worth getting in your lineup for these final three games after that multi-point effort.