Backlund scored a goal on eight shots in the Flames' 3-2 loss to the Jets on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund tied the game at 2-2 with a backhand on a breakaway with just over eight minutes to play in the third period. This goal snaps Backlund's two-game scoreless streak and gives him 20 points on the season.

Backlund scored a goal on four shots during a 2-1 loss to the visiting Oilers on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund, who notched his first point in six outings, nearly sent the game into overtime. With goalie Jacob Markstrom pulled for an extra attacker, the 33-year-old center hit the post with four seconds remaining. After converting five goals during his opening 11 appearances this season, Backlund entered Tuesday with only one goal on 63 shots since Nov. 8.

Backlund scored a power-play goal on five shots and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund put the Flames on the board, redirecting a pass from Dillon Dube into the net at 9:40 of the first period. Backlund has a goal and four assists during his five-game point streak, and his last two points have come on the power play as he returns to the second unit in that situation. The center is up to six goals, 18 points, 84 shots, 18 PIM, 34 hits and a plus-6 rating through 30 contests overall.

Backlund recorded a power-play assist and five shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 shootout loss to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

With Elias Lindholm (upper body) out, head coach Darryl Sutter elected to elevate Backlund from the third to first line. Backlund did his part, earning an assist for the fourth straight game, and it doubled as his first power-play point of the year. The 33-year-old has often been reserved for more defensive situations. He's picked up eight helpers in his last nine outings, and he's at 17 points, 79 shots, 34 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 29 contests overall.

Backlund recorded an assist, two hits and two PIM in Saturday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Maple Leafs.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has found his playmaking touch in December with six assists in his last five games. He set up Trevor Lewis for a second-period tally Saturday. Backlund now has five goals, 11 assists, 74 shots on net, 33 hits, 16 PIM and a plus-7 rating through 28 contests, but he's lost his role on the second power-play unit. So far, that hasn't lowered his scoring potential, but it could once his even-strength play cools off.

Backlund posted an assist and five shots on goal in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Blue Jackets.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has racked up five assists over his last four games and now has 10 helpers on the year. He's also stuck in a month-long goal drought -- his last tally came 16 games ago, Nov. 7 versus the Islanders. The third-liner has been a steady contributor so far, earning 15 points, 73 shots on net, a plus-6 rating and 31 hits through 27 outings.

Backlund logged an assist, two hits and two PIM in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Wild.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on the game-tying goal by Blake Coleman early in the second period. The 33-year-old Backlund has now gone a month without a goal -- he last scored Nov. 7 versus the Islanders with two tallies in that contest. Since then, he's picked up eight assists in 15 outings, giving him 14 points, 68 shots on net, 31 hits, 14 PIM and a plus-5 rating through 26 games overall.

Backlund registered three assists in Saturday's 5-2 win against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund has five goals and 13 points in 24 games this season. He had just two assists in his last nine contests going into Saturday's game. Maybe his strong performance against the Capitals will ultimately mark the start of a hot streak.

Backlund posted an assist and two hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Hurricanes.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund had the secondary helper on a Tyler Toffoli goal in the second period. The assist snapped Backlund's three-game point drought, but he's now gone 10 contests without a goal. The center is at five tallies, five helpers, 56 shots on net, 27 hits and a plus-4 rating through 21 contests -- a similar production rate as he's displayed over the last five seasons.

Backlund produced an assist and six shots on goal in Saturday's 5-4 shootout win over the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund avoided matching his season high for a games without a point, setting up a Blake Coleman goal in the third period. The steady Backlund has yet to go more than three contests in a row without a point, though he's been limited to three helpers in his last six outings. The center has nine points, 53 shots, 23 hits, 10 PIM and a plus-1 rating in 17 contests overall while playing a key role in all situations.