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.

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.