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Backlund scores twice as Flames use 3-goal 3rd period to beat Kraken 4-2

Mikael Backlund had two goals, and the Calgary Flames scored three times in the third period to beat the Seattle Kraken 4-2

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Kraken vs. Flames - December 18, 2025

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Good to go against Sharks Backlund (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Backlund left Saturday's matchup with the Kings after logging just 11:10 of ice time but seems no worse for the wear. The veteran center has managed just one goal in his last 11 outings, and perhaps more concerningly for fantasy managers, a mere 16 shots. At this point, Backlund's days of being a 20-goal scorer seem well behind him; he last achieved that mark back in 2018-19, but he should still be capable of putting up at least 15 tallies this year.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't finish game Backlund (undisclosed) didn't finish Saturday's game versus the Kings, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reports.

Impact Backlund left the game late in the second period and didn't return. There was no update on his status after the contest, leaving the center in doubt for Tuesday's game versus the Sharks. If he can't play, Dryden Hunt will likely draw into the lineup.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets goal in win Backlund scored a goal on two shots, added two PIM and went plus-2 in Monday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact Backlund snapped an eight-game goal drought with his tally. During that span, he still managed four assists, eight shots and a plus-5 rating. The veteran center is up to five goals, 16 points, 62 shots on net and a plus-10 rating across 31 appearances. That's a level of production he's usually been able to attain in his career, though he fell short with 32 points in 76 outings in 2024-25.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sharangovich and Kadri lead surging Flames to 7-4 win over Sabres

Yegor Sharangovich had two goals and an assist, and linemate Nazem Kadri added a goal and two assists to lead the surging Calgary Flames to a 7-4 victory over the Buffalo Sabres

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Adds pair of helpers Backlund logged two assists, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Backlund has a goal and five helpers over his last seven contests. He set up tallies by Connor Zary and Blake Coleman (shorthanded) in this game. Backlund is up to 13 points, 54 shots on net, 16 hits and a plus-5 rating over 24 appearances this season while playing in his usual middle-six role.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Adds pair of helpers Backlund logged two assists, two shots on net and a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Canucks.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flames beat Canucks 5-2 to finish back-to-back set with 3rd straight win

Dustin Wolf made 28 saves, defenseman Rasmus Andersson helped set up three goals and the Calgary Flames beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Sunday night for their third straight vict...

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in third-period rally Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Sabres.

Impact Backlund's tally at 7:34 of the third period extended the Flames' lead to 4-2. The 36-year-old has a goal and three helpers over his last five games, and he's gone plus-5 in that span as well. The center is up to four goals, seven helpers, 52 shots on net, 15 hits and a plus-3 rating through 22 appearances. He's fallen short of the 40-point mark in back-to-back seasons, but he's now on pace to reach it this year despite the Flames' abysmal team offense.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Morgan Frost breaks 3rd-period tie, NHL-worst Flames beat Sabres X-X

Morgan Frost slipped Jonathan Huberdeau’s cross-crease pass past Colten Ellis to break a tie at 2:02 of the third and the NHL-worst Calgary Flames beat the Buffalo Sabres 6-2 on We...

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Honzek out week-to-week. What's next for Flames? Calgary Flames winger Sam Honzek who plays on a line with Mikael Backlund is out with an injury.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Pots empty-netter Backlund scored an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Backlund snapped a five-game goal drought with the empty-netter. The 36-year-old center had also gone three contests without a point. The veteran is up to three goals, seven points, 35 shots on net, 11 hits and a minus-1 rating over 15 appearances. Backlund will continue to see middle-six minutes as a strong two-way forward for the Flames, though his usage has skewed a bit more defensive with the team pivoting to younger forwards in 2025-26.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kadri scores in 1,000th NHL game, and Flames beat Blue Jackets 5-1

Nazem Kadri scored a goal in his 1,000th NHL game and the Calgary Flames beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-1

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Domi and Knies help the Maple Leafs beat the struggling Flames 4-3

Max Domi and Matthew Knies each scored two goals, and the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Calgary Flames 4-3

OCTOBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Dishes pair of helpers in win Backlund notched two assists, including one while shorthanded, and posted a plus-2 rating in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Rangers.

Impact Backlund has logged four points over the last two games to help put some life into the Flames' offense. He set up both of Blake Coleman's third-period tallies in Sunday's victory. Backlund is up to two goals, three helpers, 18 shots on net, seven hits, four PIM and a minus-1 rating over 10 outings this season. As a veteran forward, Backlund should remain fairly steady on offense while seeing middle-six minutes, though he's getting minimal power-play time so far this year.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coleman scores 2 as Flames beat Rangers 5-1 to end eight-game skid

Blake Coleman scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers 5-1 to snap an eight-game skid

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Notches two points in loss Backlund scored a goal on four shots, added an assist and went plus-2 in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Jets.

Impact Backlund earned his first multi-point effort of the season, though this was just the fourth time in nine games the Flames have scored multiple goals. The 36-year-old center remains in a middle-six role, but he may struggle to put up points on a low-scoring team. He's at three points, 17 shots on net, seven hits and a minus-3 rating across nine appearances this year.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Winnipeg Jets vs. Calgary Flames - Game Highlights

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Gabriel Vilardi has a goal and assist to help the Jets beat Flames 5-3

Gabriel Vilardi had a goal and assist, backup Eric Comrie made 30 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 5-3 on Friday night

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in loss to Vegas Backlund scored a goal in Tuesday's 4-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Backlund opened the scoring for the Flames with a snap shot at the 7:32 mark of the first period. That was his first goal of the season, but as a bottom-six forward who's taken only five shots through the Flames' first four games, he's not expected to have a significant impact on offense. He hasn't hit the 40-point mark in four of his last five seasons.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Eichel scores twice and leads the Golden Knights to a 4-2 win over the Flames

Jack Eichel scored twice to lead the Vegas Golden Knights to a 4-2 win over the Calgary Flames

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Golden Knights vs. Flames | October 14, 2025

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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OCTOBER 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

'I see a bright future here': Three takeaways as Calgary Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year extension The Flames announced Wednesday that Mikael Backlund has inked a two-year extension. He should now be wearing the Flaming C until he is 39.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

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