Mikael Backlund - NHL News & Rumors

Avalanche visit the Flames after shootout victory

The Colorado Avalanche visit the Calgary Flames after the Avalanche knocked off the Edmonton Oilers 2-1 in a shootout

10 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tallies in Sunday's win Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Mammoth.

Impact Backlund ended a nine-game goal drought with his third-period marker. The 37-year-old has generally had a good season, but his offense hasn't been able to flourish lately since he's taken on top-line duties following the Flames' deadline trade of Nazem Kadri to the Avalanche. Backlund is at 17 goals, 42 points, 184 shots on net and a plus-8 rating over 80 appearances this year, his most productive campaign in the last three seasons.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Brayden Pachal has 3 points as the Flames beat the Mammoth 4-1

Brayden Pachal scored his first NHL goal of the season and added two assists as the Calgary Flames’ hot streak at home continued with a 4-1 victory over the Utah Mammoth

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Seattle in action against Calgary following shootout win

The Seattle Kraken host the Calgary Flames after the Kraken defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in a shootout

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Flames look to break road losing streak, visit the Golden Knights

The Calgary Flames visit the Vegas Golden Knights looking to end a three-game road slide

APRIL 1 • Associated Press

Vancouver takes losing streak into matchup with Calgary

The Vancouver Canucks come into the matchup with the Calgary Flames as losers of four games in a row

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

Buries goal Sunday Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Lightning.

Impact Backlund snapped a three-game skid with the second-period tally. He gave the Flames a 3-1 lead, but it didn't last. The 37-year-old center continues to be a leader on offense with 16 goals, 39 points, 167 shots on net and a plus-10 rating over 70 contests for the low-scoring Flames. Overall, Backlund's offense is still fairly modest, though he'll have some appeal in deeper fantasy formats.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Strome scores in OT to lift the Flames past the Lightning, 4-3

Ryan Strome scored 26 seconds into overtime and the Calgary Flames beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3 on Sunday night for their third straight victory

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Lightning bring 3-game win streak into matchup against the Flames

The Tampa Bay Lightning are looking to keep their three-game win streak going when they visit the Calgary Flames

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

Flames host the Panthers after shootout win

The Calgary Flames host the Florida Panthers after the Flames knocked off the St. Louis Blues 2-1 in a shootout

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Scores in second straight game Backlund tallied a goal and fired four shots on net in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Islanders.

Impact Backlund started Calgary's comeback effort in the third period with the team's first goal of the game. He has scored in each of the last two games and is up to 15 goals, 38 points and 159 shots on net through 66 games this season. The 36-year-old's goal Saturday helped him tie his output of twine finders from each of the past two seasons. He seems poised to lead Calgary's offense for the remainder of the season, giving him fantasy value in most deep leagues and various standard formats.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Flames vs. Islanders | NHL Highlights | March 14, 2026

MARCH 15 • YOUTUBE

Lights lamp in win Backlund scored a goal and placed three shots on net in Thursday's 5-4 win over New Jersey.

Impact Backlund netted the go-ahead goal early in Thursday's third period to place the Flames up 5-2. With his tally, the 36-year-old center is up to 14 goals, 37 points and 155 shots on net through 65 games this season. Following the departure of Nazem Kadri at the trade deadline, Backlund now holds the keys to Calgary's top six. He has two points in his last three games and could provide decent value in deep fantasy leagues for the remainder of the regular season.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Devils Flame Out | GAME STORY | New Jersey Devils NEWARK, NJ - A couple former Devils struck back at their former team to lift the Calgary Flames to a 5-4 victory against New Jersey at Prude...

MARCH 13 • NHL.COM

Beecher scores twice, Backlund reaches 600-point mark in 5-4 Flames win over Devils

John Beecher scored his first two goals for Calgary, and Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames’ 5-4 win over the New Jersey Dev...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Mikael Backlund scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Mikael Backlund scores a goal against the New Jersey Devils

MARCH 13 • YOUTUBE

Flames visit the Devils, try to end road losing streak

The Calgary Flames visit the New Jersey Devils looking to end a four-game road losing streak

MARCH 11 • Associated Press

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.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

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

FEBRUARY 27 • YOUTUBE

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

FEBRUARY 27 • 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

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