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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, 2025 • 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.

MARCH 7, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • Associated Press

Flames' Mikael Backlund Blasts Slapshot Past Predators' Justus Annunen

JANUARY 5, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Buries power-play goal Backlund scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Backlund restored the Flames' lead at 6:50 of the second period, and his goal was the game-winner. The 35-year-old center is warming up with three goals, two assists and 16 shots on net over his last five outings. For the season, he has seven goals, 17 points (four on the power play), 98 shots, 20 hits, 20 blocked shots, 20 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 35 appearances. Backlund can be a decent depth center in fantasy when his offense is going, but he may be best utilized as a streaming option.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huberdeau scores 2 as Flames beat Sharks 3-1

Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice and the Calgary Flames beat San Jose 3-1, handing the Sharks their seventh straight loss

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Finds twine in win Backlund scored a goal on six shots and added four PIM in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Backlund has four points, 13 shots on net, six blocked shots and eight PIM over his last four games. The center typically isn't a great source of category coverage, but he can usually chip in some offense. For the season, the 35-year-old has six goals, 10 assists, 95 shots on net, 20 PIM and a plus-6 rating through 34 outings.

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames get goals from 6 players in a 6-4 victory over the Blackhawks

Jonathan Huberdeau, Connor Zary, Blake Coleman, and Matt Coronato each had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Brady Tkachuk scores in overtime to lead Senators past Flames 3-2

Brady Tkachuk scored 55 seconds into overtime and the Ottawa Senators extended their win streak to five games with a 3-2 victory against the Calgary Flames

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • Associated Press

Picks up assist Backlund logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Backlund has five points over seven outings in December. The 35-year-old center helped out on a Matthew Coronato tally in the second period. Backlund is up to 15 points, 85 shots on net, 19 hits, 18 blocked shots and a plus-6 rating over 32 outings. He's on pace to push for 35-40 points once again while staying steady in a top-six role.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

One of each in win Backlund scored a goal on two shots, dished an assist, blocked four shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Panthers.

Impact The third-period goal was Backlund's first tally since Nov. 11. He had just three assists over the 14 games between goals -- the Flames' low-scoring offense has left few points to go around this season. Backlund is up to five goals, nine helpers, 84 shots on net, 19 hits, 17 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating over 31 appearances. The 35-year-old continues to be important to the team in all situations, so he will log big minutes whether he generates offense or not.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dustin Wolf makes 32 saves, Flames hand Panthers their 2nd straight shutout with 3-0 win

Dustin Wolf made 32 saves, Mikael Backlund had a goal and an assist and the Calgary Flames handed the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers their second straight shutout, 3-0 on Sa...

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Supplies pair of helpers Backlund notched two assists, including one on the power play, in Tuesday's 3-0 win over the Blue Jackets.

Impact Backlund set up Rasmus Andersson's power-play goal midway through the game and also fed Yegor Sharangovich for the empty-netter. This was Backlund's first multi-point effort since Nov. 11 versus the Kings -- over the nine games in between, he was limited to one assist. The veteran center is up to 12 points (three on the power play), 64 shots on net, a plus-6 rating, 17 hits and 11 blocked shots through 26 appearances in his usual top-six role.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames beat the Blue Jackets 3-0 following a tribute to the late Gaudreau brothers

Rasmus Andersson and Kevin Bahl scored power-play goals and Calgary beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-0 Tuesday night after the Flames honored the late Johnny Gaudreau with a pregam...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Flames honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and welcome his family back to Calgary

The Calgary Flames paid tribute to longtime star Johnny Gaudreau before their game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, months after the All-Star was killed while biking on a New Jer...

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Flames bring 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Penguins

The Calgary Flames aim to stop a three-game skid with a victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • Associated Press

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