Backlund scored Calgary's lone goal Friday in a loss to the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

This is Backlund's first goal, and first point, in four games this season. His playing time also has been somewhat down so far, although it is still early, so that could still shake out differently.

Backlund (undisclosed) returned to practice on Monday, Roger Millions of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's ailment was never believed to be too serious, but it's a positive sign that he was able to return to practice on Monday, especially when considering he was forced to miss 30 games due to injury last season. Backlund is expected to return to a top-six role with the Flames in 2015-16.

Backlund has missed the last few days of Flames practice with an undisclosed injury, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the injury isn't clear, but it's a bit concerning for Backlund's owners, as the 26-year-old center was forced to miss 30 games due to injury in 2014-15. The team should provide an update on his status in the coming days.

Backlund signed a three-year, $10.73 million contract extension with the Flames on Saturday, TSN's Darren Dreger reports. Flames fans can now rest assured knowing that Backlund will remain a major part of their young and talented core for the foreseeable future. Despite missing 30 games due to injury in 2014-15, Backlund was productive for Calgary this season, notching 10 goals and 17 assists for a total of 27 points in 52 games for the Flames. He'll likely return to his role as the team's second line center next season.

Backlund scored his first career playoff goal Tuesday, beating the Ducks' Frederik Andersen 4:24 into overtime to deliver a Game 3 victory. Finally in the NHL playoffs after five fruitless campaigns with Calgary, Backlund hadn't made much of a postseason impact until Tuesday, as he'd tallied just a single assist over the Flames' first eight playoff games. But this was a huge goal, as it cut the Ducks' series lead to 2-1, with Friday's Game 4 in Calgary looming large.

Backlund notched an assist, four shot attempts, and two PIM in Sunday's Game 3 win over the Canucks. Backlund's helper was of the secondary variety and came on T.J. Brodie's first-period goal. It's the first postseason point for the center after he racked up 10 goals and 17 assists in 52 regular-season contests.

Backlund extended his point streak to eight games Saturday, collecting two assists in a loss to the Avalanche. Backlund is on fire right now and is up to 25 points in 39 games on the season. Centering the second line, Backlund is worth grabbing while he's hot, as he's only 25-years of age and has showed flashes of brilliance in the past. Now that he's displaying his talent consistently, he could become a lethal scoring threat.

Backlund recorded an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Ducks. Backlund was held without a shot attempt for just the fourth time all season in the win, but still managed to extend his point streak to six games with the assist. The 25-year-old is quietly scoring at over a half-point-per-game clip this season (22 points in 37 games), providing optimism for the Flames that he and Sean Monahan may form one of the league's better top-two center tandems in seasons to come.

Backlund picked up an assist in a 4-3 shootout victory against Boston on Thursday. Backlund is having a strong season with 19 points in 34 games, and has three points in his last three games. If you need a fill-in, Backlund is in the midst of a hot streak.

Backlund registered an assist for the second straight game Wednesday as the Flames fell to the Wild 3-2 in overtime.Backlund has been streaky this season, with periods of production butting up to droughts. That being said, he is on a mini-point streak right now and is not a bad play at the moment.