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Calgary Flames teammates Andersson, Backlund swap letters with Team Sweden Rasmus Andersson will captain Sweden at the world championship tournament, with his close friend Mikael Backlund as one of his alternates.
Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund to skate for Swedes at world championship Mikael Backlund won a gold medal at worlds in 2018. Can he repeat that feat this spring?
APRIL 23 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
One of each Thursday Backlund scored a goal on three shots, dished an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Kings.
Impact Backlund's pair of points came in the third period. He set up a Zayne Parekh tally at 8:24 of the frame, then scored just over three minutes later. Backlund perhaps headed off some age-related concerns with eight goals over the last seven games of the season. Still, he had just 15 goals, 32 points and 175 shots over 76 outings this year. The Swedish center will be in a contract year in 2025-26.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Nazem Kadri, Flames topple playoff-bound Kings Nazem Kadri scored twice as the visiting Calgary Flames topped the Los Angeles Kings 5-1 on Thursday in the last game of the NHL’s regular s...
APRIL 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Parekh, Morton score in NHL debuts, and the Flames beat the playoff-bound Kings 5-1
Sam Morton and Zayne Parekh scored in their NHL debuts, Nazem Kadri had two goals and the Calgary Flames beat the playoff-bound Los Angeles Kings 5-1APRIL 18
Lights lamp Tuesday Backlund scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 5-4 shootout win over the Golden Knights.
Impact Backlund's tally at 1:04 of the third period tied the game at 3-3. The center has three goals and two assists during his four-game point streak. For the season, he's at 14 goals, 30 points, 172 shots on net, 51 blocked shots and a plus-2 rating over 75 appearances in a middle-six role.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Frost helps Calgary beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 on a disappointing night for the Flames
Morgan Frost scored in regulation and the shootout, helping Calgary beat the Vegas Golden Knights 5-4 after the Flames were eliminated from the playoff raceAPRIL 16
Produces helper Backlund notched an assist, two shots on goal, three hits and two blocked shots in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.
Impact Backlund is playing some of his best hockey of the season with five points and 13 shots on net over his last five contests. The center set up a Matthew Coronato tally in the third period Sunday. Backlund is up to 29 points, 130 shots on net, 41 hits, 49 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-2 rating over 74 appearances. He hasn't finished below 30 points since 2014-15, and he'll have up to two more chances to avoid that fate this season.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Opens scoring Friday Backlund scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 4-2 win over the Wild.
Impact Backlund has four points over his last four outings after going scoreless in his first five games back from an upper-body injury. His tally Friday opened the scoring late in the first period. The veteran center is up to 13 goals, 28 points, 168 shots on net, 47 blocked shots, 38 hits and a plus-2 rating across 73 appearances this season.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE
Flames take down Wild, slice wild-card deficit The Calgary Flames provided a huge boost to their slim playoff hopes with a 4-2 home-ice victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.Mikael Ba...
APRIL 12 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Flames take down Wild, slice wild-card deficit The Calgary Flames provided a huge boost to their slim playoff hopes with a 4-2 home-ice victory over the Minnesota Wild on Friday.Mikael Ba...
APRIL 12 • KANSASCITY.COM
Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff spot
Nazem Kadri scored his 32nd goal of the season on a second-period power play and the Calgary Flames beat Minnesota 4-2 on Friday night to prevent the Wild from clinching a playoff...APRIL 12
One of each Wednesday Backlund scored a goal on five shots, dished an assist and added two PIM in Wednesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Ducks.
Impact Backlund has three points over his last three contests after going scoreless in five games following his return from an upper-body injury. The center is up to 12 goals, 27 points, 163 shots on net, 45 blocked shots, 32 PIM and a plus-1 rating across 72 appearances this season, playing in his usual top-six role.
APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE
Gauthier scores late in 3rd and in OT to lift the Ducks past the Flames, 4-3
Cutter Gauthier teamed with Frank Vatrano to tie it with a late burst, then scored at 1:11 of overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Calgary FlamesAPRIL 10
First point since return Backlund logged an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Impact Backlund snapped a six-game point drought, though he also missed six contests due to an upper-body injury in that stretch. He set up Matthew Coronato's third-period tally, which tied the game at 2-2. Backlund has had a down year with 25 points, 158 shots on net, 43 blocked shots, 37 hits and a minus-1 rating over 70 appearances. He also missed action for the first time since 2020-21, though the injury absence doesn't explain all of the drop in his offense from his 39-point total a year ago.
APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE
DeSmith makes 46 saves, Hintz and Rantanen each get a goal and an assist, Dallas beats Calgary 5-2
Casey DeSmith made 46 saves, Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen each had a goal and an assist and the Dallas Stars beat the Calgary Flames 5-2MARCH 28
Calgary Flames get big boost with leader's return to lineup against Dallas Stars The Calgary Flames are getting big boost with return to lineup of leader Mikael Backlund the against Dallas Stars.
MARCH 27 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Calgary Flames get big boost with leader's return to lineup against Dallas Stars The Calgary Flames are getting big boost with return to lineup of leader Mikael Backlund the against Dallas Stars.
MARCH 27 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Ready to rock Backlund (upper body) will be in the lineup against Dallas on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Impact Backlund will return to a middle-six role and could see power-play time after missing the last six games. He has contributed 11 goals, 24 points, 146 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and 34 hits through 64 appearances this season. Backlund's return will probably result in Yegor Sharangovich being a healthy scratch.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Flames beat Kraken 4-3 in OT on Kadri's 2nd goal of game
Nazem Kadri scored his second goal of the game 3:58 into overtime, sending the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the Seattle KrakenMARCH 26
Not ready to return Backlund (upper body) isn't expected to play Tuesday versus Seattle, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Impact Backlund has 11 goals and 24 points in 64 appearances in 2024-25. He hasn't been in the lineup since March 12. When Backlund does return, he'll likely serve in a top-six capacity.
MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE
Flames captain Mikael Backlund returns to practice. Could he play Tuesday? The Flames have won three in a row and there could be more good news coming. Their captain, Mikael Backlund, is nearing a return to action.
MARCH 24 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Five potential impacts of an injury to Flames captain Mikael Backlund If Mikael Backlund isn’t available for the next stretch, how will that impact the Flames’ playoff quest, their lineup and a record chase?
MARCH 18 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
Parker Kelly scores 2 as Avalanche beat Flames 4-2 to move to 7-0-1 in last 8 games
Parker Kelly scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Calgary Flames 4-2MARCH 15
Deadspin | Flames F Mikael Backlund (upper body) week-to-week Deadspin | Flames F Mikael Backlund (upper body) week-to-week
MARCH 14 • DEADSPIN.COM
