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Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund draws inspiration from ex-teammate, soccer idol Mikael Backlund checked in for Flames’ training camp as the oldest player on the roster - and the fittest. How long can he keep it up?

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Mikael Backlund enters elite company with fifth season playing all 82 games for the Flames Mikael Backlund is in elite company — only Jarome Iginla has had more seasons where he's played in every single regular season Flames game.

APRIL 17, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Gathers assist Sunday Backlund posted an assist in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Backlund snapped an 11-game point drought when he helped out on a Yegor Sharangovich tally in the second period. It's unusual for Backlund to struggle at this time of the year -- he's typically a second-half player, but he did most of his scoring in the first half of 2023-24. The center is at 39 points, 205 shots on net, 68 hits, 33 blocked shots and a minus-4 rating through 80 appearances, with just 14 of those points coming since the All-Star break.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Backlund (undisclosed) is expected to be in the lineup Saturday versus the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Backlund was listed as a game-time decision earlier Saturday, but it appears he's good to go without missing a game. The 35-year-old will hold down his usual top-six role with wingers Blake Coleman and Yegor Sharangovich. Backlund has no points over his last seven games.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Saturday Per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, Backlund (undisclosed) will be a game-time decision versus Edmonton on Saturday, though coach Ryan Huska said "my gut is he'll play".

Impact Backlund has regressed from last season's career year, as the 35-year-old has 15 goals and 38 points in 75 contests. He is mired in a seven-game point drought. Backlund is expected to center Blake Coleman and Matthew Coronato, if he is able to play.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Generates assist in loss Backlund logged an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Backlund is up to eight points over nine games in March. He set up a MacKenzie Weegar tally in the third period of Monday's defeat. Backlund is up to 38 points, 187 shots on net, 63 hits and a plus-6 rating through 68 outings this season. He's essentially functioned as a top-six option all year, though he was often listed on the third line before the Flames' roster was thinned out by trades.

MARCH 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames host the Capitals after Backlund's 2-goal game

The Calgary Flames host the Washington Capitals after Mikael Backlund's two-goal game against the Montreal Canadiens in the Flames' 5-2 win

MARCH 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Explodes for three points Atkinson scored two goals and an assist in Saturday's 5-2 victory over the Canadiens.

Impact Backlund started the game by potting back-to-back goals, his 14th and 15th on the season, to give the Flames the early lead. He added an assist on the fifth and final goal while also adding three shots, one hit and a plus-3 rating in 18:06 of ice time. Despite the last two games - he provided an assist Thursday - Backlund has been scoreless in four of his last seven games. When not lighting up the scoresheet, Backlund provides decent peripherals as he has 185 shots on goal and 62 hits for the year.

MARCH 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mikael Backlund leads Flames past struggling Habs Mikael Backlund scored twice in a three-point outing and MacKenzie Weegar collected three assists as the host Calgary Flames claimed a 5-2 v...

MARCH 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Backlund scores twice as the Flames beat the Canadiens 5-2 Mikael Backlund had two goals and an assist, and the Calgary Flames beat Montreal 5-2 in the Canadiens’ first game since coach Martin St. Lo...

MARCH 17, 2024 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Flames' Mikael Backlund Pots 200th Career Goal 11 Seconds Into Second Period

MARCH 17, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Offers helper Thursday Backlund posted an assist, five shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 4-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Backlund snapped a three-game point drought by setting up Blake Coleman's empty-net tally to seal the win. It's been seven contests since Backlund scored a goal, though he's been alright with four assists and 17 shots on net in that span. The veteran center is up to 34 points, 182 shots, 61 hits and a plus-5 rating through 66 appearances in a middle-six role.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hurricanes' Frederik Andersen Makes Unreal Paddle Save To Deny Mikael Backlund

MARCH 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Supplies assist in win Backlund notched an assist, two shots on goal and three hits in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Lightning.

Impact Backlund reached the 20-assist mark for the year when he set up an Andrew Mangiapane empty-netter in the third period. Over the last seven games, Backlund has a goal and five assists. The 34-year-old center is up to 33 points, 170 shots on net, 56 hits and a plus-9 rating through 62 appearances. He should continue to be a leader among the Flames' forwards in ice time, as he's deployed in all situations.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adds pair of helpers Backlund notched two assists and two hits in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Penguins.

Impact Backlund earned his first multi-point since Jan. 13 by assisting on goals for Blake Coleman and Yegor Sharangovich during the Flames' third-period tally. With two goals and four assists over his last seven contests, Backlund is heating up again. The 34-year-old center has 32 points, 166 shots on net, 53 hits and a plus-12 rating through 60 appearances.

MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits empty-netter Backlund scored an empty-net goal on four shots and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.

Impact Backlund earned his fourth point in the last six games with his empty-netter. He's gone 16 contests without a multi-point effort, picking up six points and 47 shots on net in that span. The 34-year-old's ice time has remained fairly steady in February despite the trade of Elias Lindholm to the Canucks. Backlund has 30 points, 165 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-11 rating over 59 appearances and should function as a top-six forward for the remainder of the campaign.

FEBRUARY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Manages assist in win Backlund logged an assist and five shots on goal in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Oilers.

Impact Backlund has four points over his last eight outings, which is right in line with 29 points through 58 contests this season. The center set up a Noah Hanifin tally in the first period. Backlund has added 161 shots on net, 51 hits and a plus-9 rating in his first campaign as captain while playing solid two-way hockey in a middle-six role.

FEBRUARY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slides helper Monday Backlund logged an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Monday's 6-3 win over the Jets.

Impact Backlund helped out on a Blake Coleman tally in the first period. With just three points over seven games in February, Backlund's offense has cooled off after his strong play from November through mid-January. The center is at 28 points, 152 shots on net, 48 hits and a plus-9 rating through 56 outings, which gives him a decent chance of reaching the 40-point mark this season.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Finds twine Thursday Backlund scored a goal on three shots in Thursday's 6-3 loss to the Sharks.

Impact Backlund gave the Flames life near the end of the second period, but the Sharks dominated the third. With just two goals over his last nine games, Backlund finds himself in an uncommon slump during the second half of the season. The 34-year-old center has 12 tallies, 27 points, 147 shots on net, 45 hits and a plus-8 rating through 54 appearances this season. He continues to play a larger role than his third-line position would suggest.

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

NHL Now: Mikael Backlund | Calgary Flames Mikael Backlund on his 16 seasons with the Flames

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • NHL.COM

Deposits goal in win Backlund scored a goal in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.

Impact The tally snapped a five-game slump for Backlund, with that drought being his worst of the season. The 34-year-old should see a significant role down the stretch with Elias Lindholm traded to the Canucks. Backlund is enjoying a solid campaign with 26 points, 142 shots on net, 40 hits and a plus-8 rating through 51 appearances.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Garners assist in loss Backlund recorded an assist and three hits in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Backlund has two goals and three helpers over the last five games. Going back to Dec. 16, he's recorded 10 points and a plus-10 rating over 15 appearances. The 34-year-old center continues to be a steady depth scorer for the Flames while adding excellent defense. He's at 25 points, 124 shots on net, 33 hits and a plus-11 rating through 45 outings this season.

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts two points in win Backlund scored a goal on three shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact Backlund has been steady, but he hadn't produced a multi-point effort since Nov. 4. In that span, he also never went more than two games without a point, but he failed to extend any streak past three contests. All in all, Backlund is doing his usual supplementary scoring this season. He's at 10 goals, 24 points, 118 shots on net and a plus-10 rating through 43 appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Backlund has goal and assist, Flames beat Golden Knights 3-1 for 9th win in 13 games

Mikael Backlund had a goal and an assist, Jacob Markstrom made 32 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Vegas Golden Knights 3-1 on Saturday night for their ninth victory in 13 gam...

JANUARY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Strikes early Thursday Backlund scored a goal on three shots and went plus-2 in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Coyotes.

Impact An early Arizona turnover became a goal for the Flames when Blake Coleman set up Backlund just 20 seconds into the game. With three goals and four helpers over his last 11 contests, Backlund continues to provide solid offense and strong defense from his third-line role. He's up to nine goals, 22 points, 115 shots on net and a plus-9 rating over 42 appearances this season.

JANUARY 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Flames host the Capitals after Backlund's 2-goal game

Backlund has goal and assist, Flames beat Golden Knights 3-1 for 9th win in 13 games