Backlund notched two assists in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

He helped set up Rasmus Andersson late in the second period and Blake Coleman for an empty-net tally late in the third. Backlund hadn't had a multi-point performance since early December, but he's been a steady producer lately with two goals and seven points through nine games in January.

Backlund logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund continues to chip in well in a supporting role in January, logging two goals, three assists and a plus-2 rating through seven contests. The center set up Nikita Zadorov for the Flames' lone tally in the loss. Backlund is up to 24 points, 143 shots on net, 49 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-8 rating through 45 contests while occupying a third-line place in the lineup.

Backlund notched an assist, six shots on goal and two hits in Saturday's 6-5 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund made an early contribution, setting up an Andrew Mangiapane tally in the opening minute of the game. Over his last nine games, Backlund has three goals, two assists and 41 shots, providing a little bit more offense in addition to his steady defensive work. The 33-year-old center has 23 points, 141 shots on net, 48 hits, 24 PIM and a plus-9 rating through 44 contests this season.

Backlund scored a goal in Calgary's 4-3 overtime loss to St. Louis on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund found the back of the net at 15:38 of the first period to put Calgary up 2-1. He's contributed nine goals and 22 points in 42 games this season. Backlund was had just two goals and three points in his last 11 contests going into Tuesday's action, but he's showing signs of breaking out of that slump. The 33-year-old's now recorded a point in three of his last four games.

Backlund produced an assist and three shots on goal in Friday's 4-1 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Backlund helped out on a Blake Coleman goal in the first period. Somewhat surprisingly, this was Backlund's first helper since Dec. 12 -- he's added just three goals over the 10 games in between assists. The 33-year-old center is up to 21 points, 122 shots on net, 42 hits and a plus-7 rating through 40 contests this season while centering the third line and playing in all situations.

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.