Mikael Backlund - NHL News & Rumors

Flames beat Kraken 6-2 behind career-best 4 points from Matt Coronato

Matt Coronato had a career-high four points with a goal and three assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Scores in return Backlund scored a goal and added two PIM in Monday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact Backlund returned after missing two games due to an upper-body injury. The veteran center has held a top-six role when healthy, earning two goals, one assist, 25 shots on net, seven hits and six PIM over nine outings. Backlund can often produce around a 40-point pace, but at age 37, there's always a risk of decline.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Matvei Gridin scores twice as Flames beat Maple Leafs 5-2

The Calgary Flames extended their winning streak to four games with a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Good to go against Toronto Backlund (upper body) will play against the Maple Leafs on Monday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.

Impact Backlund will return to the Flames' lineup Monday after missing each of the last two games with an upper-body injury. The 37-year-old veteran's return will provide a boost for Calgary's top line, as he's posted two points, 24 shots on net and seven hits across eight outings this season. Backlund is a risky player to start in fantasy Monday, especially against a Maple Leafs' squad that has won four straight games.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pre-Game - Ryan Huska | Flames vs. Maple Leafs | 26.10.26

OCTOBER 26 • YOUTUBE

Game-time decision Backlund (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Toronto on Monday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.

Impact After missing the last two games with an upper-body injury, Backlund appears to be on track to play against the Maple Leafs. He returned to his regular top-line role during Monday's morning skate and went through his normal game-day routine. Backlund has earned one goal, two points, 24 shots on net, three blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto visits Calgary after Nylander's 2-goal game

The Toronto Maple Leafs visit the Calgary Flames after William Nylander scored two goals in the Maple Leafs' 7-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Not playing Saturday Backlund (upper body) won't play against Detroit on Saturday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.

Impact Backlund will miss his second straight game, but he is close to returning. He has contributed one goal, two points, 24 shots on net and seven hits in eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cooley makes 36 saves in the Flames' 2-1 victory over the Wild

Devin Cooley made 36 saves and the Calgary Flames scored two power-play goals in the first period in a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Backlund (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wild, Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM reports.

Impact Backlund suffered an upper-body injury during Sunday's win over the Hurricanes and said afterward that he "won't be out long if at all." However, he'll be sidelined for at least one matchup due to the injury. Brennan Othmann will likely remain in the lineup Thursday against Minnesota, while Backlund's next opportunity to return will be Saturday against the Red Wings.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Flames host the Wild in Western Conference play

The Calgary Flames and the Minnesota Wild take the ice in Western Conference action

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Considered day-to-day Backlund (upper body) is day-to-day, according to Eric Francis of Sportsnet on Tuesday.

Impact Backlund suffered an upper-body injury in Sunday's 3-2 win over Carolina. He didn't participate in Tuesday's practice, and it's unclear if he will be available to play against Minnesota on Thursday. Backlund has collected one goal, two points, 24 shots on net and seven hits in eight appearances this season.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Status up in the air for Thursday Backlund (undisclosed) exited Sunday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes in the third period, but the forward told Swedish media he "won't be out long if at all," Pat Steinberg of QR Cal...

Impact Backlund managed just 13:32 of ice time Sunday, so he clearly got nicked up at some point during the game. If Calgary's captain doesn't suit up Thursday versus Minnesota, Morgan Frost will most likely slide into the top-line center role, while Maxim Tsyplakov could draw back into the lineup. Backlund can be considered day-to-day until more information becomes available.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Remember this feeling

OCTOBER 14 • YOUTUBE

Puts away goal Backlund scored a goal on eight shots in Thursday's 7-3 loss to the Avalanche.

Impact This was Backlund's first point of the season, to go with 17 shots on net, four hits, one blocked shot and a minus-3 rating. The veteran center is in the first season of a two-year extension he signed in September of 2025. He's serving as the Flames' captain, and while the results on the ice are unlikely to be pretty, he'll serve as a mentor to many of the team's young forwards during some rebuilding years.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Makar has 2 goals and an assist in the Avs' 7-3 victory over the winless Flames

Cale Makar had two goals and an assist, Devon Toews and Jaden Schwartz also each scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the winless Calgary Flames 7-3 on Thursday night

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Permanent daylight time brings quirky NHL start times to Western Canada

Hockey fans across North America may have to be night owls at points this season to see their team play after three Canadian provinces decied to stay on daylight saving time

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

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

APRIL 14 • 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.

APRIL 13 • 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

APRIL 13 • 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

APRIL 10 • 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

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