Backlund scored a power-play goal on five shots and went minus-2 in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund was in the right place at the right time, as an Elias Lindholm shot bounced off him and into the net. That was all the Flames could get past John Gibson in a difficult loss. The goal ended Backlund's six-game point drought, so there's hope he might get back on track -- he had three multi-point efforts during a five-game point streak prior to the slump. The center is at 15 goals, 42 points, 218 shots on net, 76 hits and a plus-17 rating through 66 outings overall.

Backlund collected a goal and an assist in the Flames' 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's marker came at 16:34 of the second period to increase the Flames' lead to 3-1. He has 14 goals and 41 points in 59 games this season. Backlund has recorded at least a point in five straight contests and is on a four-game goal-scoring streak.

Backlund tallied a goal and an assist in a 4-3 loss to the Flyers on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund got Calgary on the board in the second period, beating Samuel Ersson with a wrist shot through traffic. He'd later add an assist on Andrew Mangiapane's goal in the third. The 33-year-old Backlund has points in three straight games, tallying two goals and three assists in that span. He's up to 12 goals and 26 assists through 57 games this season.

Backlund had a goal and an assist in the Flames' 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's marker was the overtime winner, and it was provided while the Flames were on the power play. He improved to 11 goals and 35 points in 56 games this season. Backlund is on a roll, contributing two goals and 12 points over his last 10 outings.

Backlund notched a shorthanded assist, five shots on goal and two hits in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's four-game point streak ended Monday in Ottawa, but it didn't take him long to get back on the scoresheet. He applied pressure and corralled a loose puck to set up Elias Lindholm on the Flames' first tally. Backlund has 15 points in 17 outings since the start of January, signaling another strong second half of the campaign for the veteran center. He's up to 34 points, including three while shorthanded, with 171 shots on net, 63 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-17 rating through 55 outings this season.

Backlund scored a goal on five shots in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Sabres.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund tied the game at 2-2 just 20 seconds after Jakob Pelletier's first NHL goal got the Flames on the board. The 33-year-old Backlund had gone 10 games without a goal prior to Saturday, but he did manage 10 assists in that span. The center is known for strong second halves of seasons, so this recent surge should come as no surprise. He's at 10 tallies, 33 points, 163 shots, 57 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-15 rating through 53 contests overall.

Backlund recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 2-1 loss to the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund's playmaking remains in great form -- he has 10 helpers over his last nine games. He helped out on Blake Coleman's second-period tally in Thursday narrow loss. Backlund is up to nine goals, 23 helpers, 158 shots on net, 56 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-14 rating through 52 contests overall.

Backlund produced two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on third-period tallies by Andrew Mangiapane and Michael Stone. The 33-year-old Backlund has gone nine games without a goal, but he has nine assists and a plus-4 rating in that span. The veteran center is up to 31 points, 155 shots on net, 55 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-13 rating through 51 contests, putting him on track to reach the 40-point mark for the first time since 2019-20.

Backlund logged two assists, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Friday's 5-2 win over the Kraken.

EDGE Analysis

Both of Backlund's helpers came in the third period, with Noah Hanifin and Blake Coleman scoring the goals. The 33-year-old Backlund has surged to the 20-assist mark by racking up seven helpers over his last seven outings. The center has 29 points, 155 shots on net, 53 hits, 28 PIM and a plus-11 rating through 50 contests overall.

Backlund produced an assist, five shots on goal, two PIM and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has earned five helpers over his last five contests. His strong work down low in the offensive zone helped generate a turnover, and he set up Andrew Mangiapane for a second-period tally. Backlund is up to 27 points, 153 shots on net, 50 hits, 26 PIM and a plus-10 rating. His line with Mangiapane and Blake Coleman has emerged as a strong possession trio, and all three can help fantasy managers in formats slightly deeper than standard.