Backlund recorded an assist and three hits in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has two goals and three helpers over the last five games. Going back to Dec. 16, he's recorded 10 points and a plus-10 rating over 15 appearances. The 34-year-old center continues to be a steady depth scorer for the Flames while adding excellent defense. He's at 25 points, 124 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-11 rating through 45 outings this season.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has been steady, but he hadn't produced a multi-point effort since Nov. 4. In that span, he also never went more than two games without a point, but he failed to extend any streak past three contests. All in all, Backlund is doing his usual supplementary scoring this season. He's at 10 goals, 24 points, 118 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 43 appearances.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

EDGE Analysis

An early Arizona turnover became a goal for the Flames when Blake Coleman set up Backlund just 20 seconds into the game. With three goals and four helpers over his last 11 contests, Backlund continues to provide solid offense and strong defense from his third-line role. He's up to nine goals, 22 points, 115 shots on net and a plus-9 rating over 42 appearances this season.

Backlund posted an assist, six shots on goal and two blocked shots in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has three helpers over the first five games of January. He set up a Blake Coleman tally late in the third period to seal the Flames' win. Backlund has 21 points, 112 shots on net, 29 hits, 20 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating through 41 contests in a third-line role. He's in line with his usual level of production at the midpoint of the Flames' season.

Backlund produced an assist and seven shots on goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up linemate Blake Coleman for a first-period tally. With two goals and three assists over his last seven games, Backlund continues to produce offense at a solid rate. The 34-year-old center is up to 20 points, 100 shots on net and a plus-6 rating through 38 outings. He will likely continue to play a key middle-six role throughout the campaign.

Backlund earned an assist, fired two shots on goal and added two hits in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has two goals and two assists over his last four games, continuing his steady but not explosive offense. He has just one multi-point effort, a two-goal game in Seattle on Nov. 4, this season. Overall, the center is at 19 points, 93 shots on net, 26 hits and a plus-5 rating through 37 appearances.

Backlund scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Flyers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund broke through with a tally late in the second period to tie the game at 1-1. The 34-year-old didn't have a multi-point effort in December, but he was solid with seven points over 13 appearances. The center is up to 18 points, 91 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 36 appearances. That's a 41-point pace over a full campaign, which is normal for Backlund, but he's also typically stronger in the second half, so there may be some room for his offense to grow.

Backlund registered an assist and four shots on goal in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund set up a Rasmus Andersson marker in the first period. While he's no point-per-game threat, Backlund has three goals and three helpers over 11 outings in December. The center is up to 17 points, 86 shots on net, 24 hits and a plus-2 rating through 34 games in an all-situations role. He's on pace to reach the 40-point mark for the seventh time in the last nine years.

Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund put the Flames ahead 2-1 early in the third period, beating Anthony Stolarz on a breakaway while shorthanded. That marker proved to be the game-winner in Calgary's 3-1 victory. It was Backlund's first goal in six contests -- he'd tallied just two assists in that span. Overall, the 34-year-old center has seven goals and 16 points through 31 appearances this season.

Backlund posted an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund also won 14 of 20 faceoffs, playing a strong two-way game once again. The 34-year-old has two goals and three helpers over his last seven outings. Backlund has been steady as the third-line center, playing more of a de facto top-six role given his defensive responsibilities. He's up to 15 points, 72 shots on net, 21 hits, 13 blocked shots and a plus-3 rating through 29 appearances.