Mikael Backlund - NHL News & Rumors

Collects two points Backlund scored an empty-net goal on five shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Backlund ended his nine-game goal drought with the empty-netter. In that span, he was limited to two assists. The veteran center has enjoyed a bounce-back campaign in 2025-26, earning 13 goals, 35 points, 140 shots on net and a plus-15 rating over 57 appearances after being held to 32 points in 76 games a year ago. Backlund should continue to see top-six minutes, and he could challenge for the 50-point mark if he avoids having significant slumps.

13 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NHL Highlights | Flames vs. Sharks - February 26, 2026

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Nazem Kadri scores 2 goals to lead the Flames to a 4-1 win over the Sharks

Nazem Kadri scored two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in the first game back from the Olympic break for both teams

15 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Farabee's short-handed goal in the 3rd period lifts the Flames to a 3-2 win over the Sharks

Joel Farabee’s short-handed goal at 6:53 of the third period broke a tie and sent the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 1 • Associated Press

Wild in action against the Flames following shootout victory

The Minnesota Wild host the Calgary Flames after the Wild beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in a shootout

JANUARY 28 • Associated Press

Penguins play the Flames following Dewar's 2-goal performance

The Pittsburgh Penguins visit the Calgary Flames after Connor Dewar scored two goals in the Penguins' 6-3 win against the Seattle Kraken

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Calgary takes on New Jersey in a non-conference matchup

The Calgary Flames and the New Jersey Devils square off in an out-of-conference matchup

JANUARY 18 • Associated Press

Klapka's goal and assist help power the Flames to a 4-2 win over the Islanders

Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist for his first multi-point game of the season as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Shines on special teams Backlund scored a shorthanded goal on three shots, added a power-play assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Backlund earned his second multi-point effort in a row. All three of his power-play points this season have come over the last two games, and he's also up to three shorthanded points with his goal, which was the game-winner. The 36-year-old center has racked up 12 goals, 31 points, 116 shots on net and a plus-15 rating through 47 appearances, including 15 points over his last 13 outings. He needs one more point to match his 76-game total from 2024-25.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Backlund and Sharangovich lead Flames to 3-1 road win over Blackhawks

Mikael Backlund and Yegor Sharangovich each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

Flames vs. Blackhawks | NHL Highlights | January 15, 2026

JANUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

NHL Highlights | Flames vs. Blackhawks - January 15, 2026

JANUARY 16 • YOUTUBE

Recent surge brings value Backlund had a goal and an assist in a 5-3 loss to Columbus on Tuesday.

Impact Backlund has three points (one goal, two assists) in his last two games. He has picked up the pace of late, delivering 13 points, including six goals, in his last 12 games. Backlund had 16 points (five goals, 11 assists) in his first 34 games this season. Funny enough, the perennial 30-something point pivot is on a 50-plus point pace for the third time in an 18-season career. There may be room for a guy like Backlund in some daily formats while he's this hot.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Jenner's goal propels Blue Jackets to 5-3 win over Flames in Bowness' debut as coach

Boone Jenner scored late, helping the Columbus Blue Jackets defeat the Calgary Flames 5-3

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh looks to keep win streak going, hosts Calgary

The Pittsburgh Penguins come into a matchup against the Calgary Flames as winners of six straight games

JANUARY 9 • Associated Press

Canadiens take on the Flames after overtime win

The Montreal Canadiens host the Calgary Flames after the Canadiens took down the Dallas Stars 4-3 in overtime

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Seattle visits Calgary after shootout victory

The Seattle Kraken visit the Calgary Flames after the Kraken knocked off the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 in a shootout

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

Flames bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Predators

The Calgary Flames host the Nashville Predators with a three winning streak intact

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Opens scoring in win Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Flyers.

Impact Backlund ended 2025 on a high note, racking up five goals and four assists during a six-game point streak. The 36-year-old center opened the scoring at 13:30 of the first period. He's having a strong year, but it would be a lot to ask of him to stay on a 50-point pace in the second half. He's at 10 goals, 25 points, 94 shots on net and a plus-16 rating over 40 appearances this season, but his 10.6 shooting percentage is his highest since 2016-17.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Flames beat Flyers 5-1 for 4th straight home victory

Dustin Wolf made 25 saves, Mikael Backlund scored his 10th goal and the Calgary Flames beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Wednesday night

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Flyers vs. Flames | NHL Highlights | December 31, 2025

JANUARY 1 • YOUTUBE

Flames host the Flyers after overtime victory

The Calgary Flames host the Philadelphia Flyers after the Flames defeated the Boston Bruins 2-1 in overtime

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Boston brings losing streak into matchup with Calgary

The Boston Bruins aim to break a five-game slide with a victory over the Calgary Flames

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Blake Coleman scores late as Flames edge Oilers 3-2

Blake Coleman scored his 11th goal of the season with 7:29 to play and the Calgary Flames edged the Edmonton Oilers 3-2

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Oilers visit the Flames after Draisaitl's hat trick

The Edmonton Oilers visit the Calgary Flames after Leon Draisaitl recorded a hat trick in the Oilers' 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

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