Backlund logged an assist in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has a helper in each of the last three games. The 34-year-old center is one of the few Flames making a positive impact during their three-game losing streak. For the season, he has three assists, 21 shots on net, four blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over seven contests in a middle-six role.

Backlund registered an assist and five shots on goal in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has a helper in each of the last two games after coming up empty in the first four contests of the season. He put a shot on net that led to a rebound for Andrew Mangiapane's goal. In addition to his two assists, Backlund has added 21 shots on net, four blocked shots, three hits, four PIM and an even plus-minus rating. He's consistently played on the third line and second power-play unit.

Backlund picked up an assist in Friday's 3-1 road loss against the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was blanked in the first four games, posting a minus-1 rating and 14 shots on goal. He snapped his scoreless skid with the assist, which came on the shorthanded goal by Elias Lindholm midway through the third period. The 34-year-old registered a career-high 56 points last season, so he still has plenty left in the tank. He and his team are back at it Sunday against the Red Wings.

Backlund signed a two-year, $9 million contract extension with the Flames on Wednesday and was named the captain of the team.

EDGE Analysis

After a summer full of talks of upheaval, the Flames were able to get one of their longest tenured players to commit for two more years after this one. Backlund put up a career-best 56 points in 82 games last season, and he has shown consistency on offense and defense over the last decade. Expect the 34-year-old center to line up on the third line at regular strength, but he'll see time in all situations.

Backlund notched an assist and three shots on goal in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund finished 2022-23 with two goals and five assists over his last eight contests. It was the best season of his career -- the center had 56 points (19 goals, 37 assists) with 260 shots on net, 97 hits and a plus-24 rating while playing in all 82 games. Now 34 years old, it could be tough for him to repeat those numbers next season, but he should remain a solid middle-six forward.

Backlund scored a goal on six shots in Monday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund tied the game at 2-2 on a feed from Andrew Mangiapane in the third period. Over his last seven games, Backlund has racked up two goals, four assists and 16 shots. The 34-year-old center is up to 19 tallies, 55 points, 257 shots on net, 97 hits and a plus-23 rating through 81 contests in a career year.

Backlund logged an assist, five hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 3-1 win over the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund continued his strong play of late when he set up Andrew Mangiapane's second-period marker. Over his last 14 contests, Backlund has four goals and nine assists. He's always been a solid second-half performer, and it's led him to a career year with 54 points through 79 outings so far. The center has added 250 shots on net, 95 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-22 rating.

Backlund collected a goal in a 4-3 loss to Chicago on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has 18 goals and 53 points in 78 games this season. He's matched his career high in points, which he set in 2016-17, and Backlund now has four contests left on Calgary's schedule to surpass it. The 34-year-old has been great recently, providing a goal and four points over his last four outings, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him record at least one more point before the campaign ends.

Backlund registered two assists in the Flames' 5-4 overtime victory over Vancouver on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's second helper was the primary assist on Tyler Toffoli's game-winner. Backlund is up to 17 goals and 52 points in 76 appearances this season. He hasn't found the back of the net over his last seven outings, but the 34-year-old has provided six assists in that span.

Backlund notched a power-play assist and two hits in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has slowed down a bit recently. He's gone six games without a goal, though he has four assists, all on the power play, in that span. The 34-year-old center had reached the 50-point mark for the second time in his career with 17 goals and 33 helpers in 75 contests. He's added 241 shots on net, 88 hits, 36 PIM and a plus-19 rating, and he'd need three points over the Flames' last seven games to match his career high from 2016-17.