MIKAEL BACKLUND NEWS

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 4-2

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Flames F Mikael Backlund (upper body) week-to-week Deadspin | Flames F Mikael Backlund (upper body) week-to-week

MARCH 14 • DEADSPIN.COM

Will Backlund's injury sink Flames? History offers some optimism Calgary Flames Captain Mikael Backlund is out week-to-week ahead of the NHL playoffs run, but there is hope in this familiar story.

MARCH 14 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames F Mikael Backlund (upper body) week-to-week Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday.The 35-year-old forward has appe...

MARCH 14 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Flames captain Mikael Backlund out week-to-week due to injury Mikael Backlund, who hasn’t missed a game since April 2021, is now on the shelf due to an upper-body injury.

MARCH 14 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Set for extended absence Backlund (upper body) was labeled week-to-week by the Flames on Friday.

Impact Backlund has played in all 64 games this season, generating 11 goals and 13 helpers. At this point, Backlund looks poised to record his lowest point total since the 2014-15 campaign when he generated just 27 points in 52 appearances. Still, if he can get back into the lineup sooner rather than later, Backlund could be capable of challenging for the 30-point threshold.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

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 13 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Pettersson forces late tie and adds shootout goal in Canucks' 4-3 victory over Flames

Elias Pettersson tied it with 6:44 left and scored in the first round of a shootout, Conor Garland added the winner in the fourth round and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary F...

MARCH 13 • Associated Press

Departs Wednesday's game Backlund (upper body) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Canucks.

Impact Backlund was injured in the first period of the contest. The 35-year-old center has not missed a game since the 2020-21 campaign, but his ironman streak could be in danger if he's not ready to suit up again in time for Friday's contest versus the Avalanche. Connor Zary or Yegor Sharangovich could move to center if Backlund misses time, while Adam Klapka is the extra healthy forward on the roster.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Wolf, Farabee shine as Flames edge Canadiens 1-0

Joel Farabee scored the only goal and Dustin Wolf made 26 saves as the Calgary Flames moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Saturday nigh...

MARCH 9 • Associated Press

Snaps goal drought Backlund scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Backlund had gone 15 games without a goal, and he was limited to two assists with a minus-10 rating in that span. Despite his struggles on offense, he remains in a top-six role -- it's not like the Flames have better centers who can match Backlund's two-way skills. The 35-year-old has 11 goals, 23 points, 143 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 62 appearances this season. In previous years, he's been a strong second-half player, but it doesn't look like he'll be able to tap into that magic in 2024-25.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps goal drought Backlund scored a goal on three shots and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Backlund had gone 15 games without a goal, and he was limited to two assists with a minus-10 rating in that span. Despite his struggles on offense, he remains in a top-six role -- it's not like the Flames have better centers who can match Backlund's two-way skills. The 35-year-old has 11 goals, 23 points, 143 shots on net, 39 blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over 62 appearances this season. In previous years, he's been a strong second-half player, but it doesn't look like he'll be able to tap into that magic in 2024-25.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Robertson scores twice and gets OT winner as Stars rally past Flames, 3-2

Jason Robertson scored twice, including the winner with 42 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Dallas Stars erased a two-goal deficit in a 3-2 victory over the Calgary Flames

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Contributes power-play assist Backlund notched a power-play assist in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Kraken.

Impact Backlund ended a four-game slump when he set up a Yegor Sharangovich tally in the first period. The 35-year-old Backlund saw 17:15 of ice time Sunday, less than both Nazem Kadri and Morgan Frost among Calgary's centers. Backlund has maintained a heavy workload as a high-end defensive center this season, averaging 19:14 per game while racking up 22 points (six on the power play), 125 shots on net and a plus-5 rating across 52 appearances.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Puts away shortie Backlund scored a shorthanded empty-net goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Backlund has three goals over nine outings in January. The 35-year-old center hasn't added a ton of offense in a second-line role, but he's been steady in his own zone as a shutdown forward. He's collected 10 goals, 20 points, 121 shots on net, 28 hits and a plus-8 rating through 46 appearances in 2024-25.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Wild aim to break home skid in matchup with the Flames

The Minnesota Wild look to break their three-game home slide with a win against the Calgary Flames

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Huberdeau and Kadri's 3-point games power the Flames to a 5-2 win over Sabres

Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Jets take winning streak into home matchup with the Flames

The Winnipeg Jets come into a matchup against the Calgary Flames as winners of three consecutive games

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Credited with goal Backlund scored a goal on two shots in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Backlund ultimately got the credit on the Flames' game-winner, as he was judged to get the last touch during a net-front scramble. The center has two goals over five outings in January, and he's produced seven points over his last 12 contests. That's a pretty standard level of production for Backlund, who is at 19 points, 112 shots and a plus-7 rating through 42 appearances this season.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pelletier scores twice as the Flames cruise to 5-2 win over the Blackhawks

Jakob Pelletier had two goals and an assist, helping the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Nets lone goal in loss Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Predators.

Impact Backlund got the Flames on the board late in the second period, but a comeback push never materialized. The 35-year-old center snapped a three-game point drought with the tally. He's up to eight goals, 18 points, 106 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 39 appearances, primarily functioning as a second-line center.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan O'Reilly has hat trick, Predators beat the Flames 4-1 for 2nd victory in 2 nights

Ryan O’Reilly had his fifth NHL hat trick to help the Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Saturday for their second victory in two nights

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press