OSKAR BACK NEWS

Contributes assist in comeback win Back notched an assist and three blocked shots in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Avalanche in Game 7.

Impact Back helped out on the first of Mikko Rantanen's three goals, which sparked the Stars' third-period comeback. The 25-year-old Back has two assists over six outings in his first taste of playoff action. The fourth-liner has added one shot on net, three hits, four blocked shots and a minus-1 rating. Back was bothered by an oblique injury earlier in the series, but when he feels well enough to play, he appears to be the preferred option for the last spot in the lineup over Mavrik Bourque. Both players could be out of luck once Jason Robertson (knee) is cleared to return.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Back (oblique) will return to action for Game 5 against Colorado on Monday, Brien Rea of FanDuel Sports Network Southwest reports.

Impact Back returns to action after missing Game 4 and will replace Mavrik Bourque in the lineup. The 25-year-old Back will no doubt be hoping to bring his 14-game goal drought to an end in Monday's matchup. During that slump, Back recorded just nine shots and will likely need to increase his shot volume if he is going to put one into the back of the net.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Back (oblique) isn't expected to play Saturday in Colorado, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact Back has an assist in three playoff outings this year. He also recorded four goals and 16 points across 73 regular-season appearances with Dallas in 2024-25. Back's absence will likely result in Mavrik Bourque drawing into the lineup

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Back (oblque) will be a game-time decision in Game 4 versus Colorado on Saturday, per Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News.

Impact According to Owen Newkirk of DLLS Sports, Back sustained an oblique injury in Game 3 against the Avalanche on Wednesday. The 25-year-old Back participated in Saturday's morning skate but could be replaced in the lineup by Mavrik Bourque.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Stars forward Oskar Bäck battling injury ahead of Stars-Avalanche Game 4 Stars forward Oskar Bäck suffered an injury in Game 3 against the Avalanche.

APRIL 25 • DALLASNEWS.COM

Records assist in Game 2 Back notched an assist and two hits in Monday's 4-3 overtime win over the Avalanche in Game 2.

Impact Back was scratched three times over the last 10 games of the regular season, though he earned two assists over seven appearances in that span. The 25-year-old rookie is filling a fourth-line role while the Stars are without Jason Robertson (knee) to begin the playoffs. Back had 16 points in 73 regular-season outings, but it's his defensive play that will help him stay in the lineup during the postseason.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Posts helper Monday Back logged an assist and five shots on goal in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Back tied for the team lead in shots in this contest, which is a rarity for the fourth-line forward. He'd posted just six shots (one goal) over his first 13 outings in March and was a scratch in Saturday's game against the Kraken. The 25-year-old rookie has managed 15 points, 41 shots, 33 blocked shots, 27 hits and a plus-1 rating over 67 appearances this season.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps 14-game goal drought Back scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 shootout loss to the Lightning.

Impact Back cut the lead to 2-1 at 7:58 of the third period when he deflected a point shot past Andrei Vasilevskiy. He snapped a 14-game goal drought with the snipe. Back is deployed as a fourth-line winger, which limits his fantasy value. He has four goals and 10 assists with 36 shots in 62 games.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Draws assist in Sunday's win Back logged an assist and two PIM in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Islanders.

Impact Back has a helper in two of his last three games. The Swedish forward continues to hold onto a fourth-line role for the Stars, and while that hasn't led to much offense, it shows the team trusts him to handle defensive duties. For the year, he's at 13 points, 30 shots on net and a plus-3 rating across 52 appearances.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up helper in win Back notched an assist and blocked four shots in Saturday's 8-3 win over the Sharks.

Impact Back has two points over his last five outings. The 24-year-old has emerged as a strong defensive forward for the Stars in his rookie year. He hasn't been out of the lineup since Nov. 11, while fellow fourth-liners Colin Blackwell and Sam Steel have both been scratched in February. Even with consistent playing time, Back is not much of an asset for fantasy. He has 12 points, 29 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 20 hits and a plus-3 rating over 50 appearances.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies in Friday's win Back scored a goal in Friday's 5-3 win over the Canucks.

Impact Back had two goals, nine shots on net and 11 blocked shots over 15 outings in January. The 24-year-old continues to hold down a fourth-line job, so it's no surprise that his offense is limited. For the season, he has 11 points, 27 shots on net, 20 blocked shots, 19 hits and a plus-4 rating across 46 appearances. He could be at risk of losing his place in the lineup once Mason Marchment (face) returns.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Deflects puck in Back scored a goal and blocked two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over Utah.

Impact The Stars played pinball on their second goal, and Back had the last touch before it went in. This was his second tally of the season, ending a 22-game goal drought in which he managed six assists and 13 shots on net. The 24-year-old forward has held onto a fourth-line role for much of the campaign. He doesn't offer much scoring upside with 10 points and 20 shots on net over 33 appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-year extension Back signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract extension with Dallas on Thursday.

Impact Back has a goal and nine assists across 31 games this season, his first in the NHL. The 24-year-old is seeing fourth-line duty this season, averaging 11:17 of ice time per game.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in win Back notched an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over Utah.

Impact Back has five helpers over his last eight contests. The 24-year-old remains firmly in a fourth-line role, but the increased offense suggests he's getting a little more comfortable in the middle of his first NHL campaign. Back is up to nine points, 17 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 28 outings overall. Despite his increased offense, he's not a player most fantasy managers will need to rely on.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Back notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Back has four helpers over his last six contests. It's one of his best runs so far, but the 24-year-old forward remains in a fourth-line role and isn't expected to be a big contributor on offense. He's at eight points, 16 shots on goal, 12 hits and a plus-4 rating through 26 appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of assists Back notched two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Back has contributed three helpers over his last two games. He assisted on goals by Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley in this contest. This isn't likely to be a sustained improvement on offense for Back, who is stuck in a fourth-line role. He has seven points, 15 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-5 rating over 22 appearances, though he hasn't sat out since Nov. 11 and likely won't do so since Tyler Seguin's (hip) long-term absence means the Stars are unlikely to carry any spare forwards until he moves from regular to long-term injured reserve officially.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in loss Back notched an assist in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Back snapped a seven-game point drought when he set up Mavrik Bourque's second-period tally. The 24-year-old Back has been in the lineup most of the season, but he's a fixture on the fourth line when he plays. He's contributed just one goal, four assists, 14 shots on net, 11 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 21 appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in win Back logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Back has three points over his last four games. The 24-year-old has received a steady run of playing time in a stretch where Colin Blackwell and Mavrik Bourque have served as the healthy scratch. Back is likely to peak at the fourth line. He has four points, 10 shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First career multi-point game Back recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Back didn't play in any of the Stars' previous two contests and had suited up in just three of the team's last eight games. However, he made his presence felt in this game with arguably the best outing of his entire NHL career. The 24-year-old center doesn't have a spot secure in any of the lines and doesn't produce consistently to warrant roster consideration in most formats, but there's no question he turned more than a few heads with his play Thursday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first NHL point Back tallied a short-handed assist while logging 9:02 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Back's helper was his first career NHL point and comes in his fifth NHL game after signing a one-year contract with Dallas in June. The third-round pick from the 2018 NHL Entry Draft could be returning to the minors before too long with Tyler Seguin (lower body) nearing a return.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal Back signed a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Tuesday.

Impact Back collected seven goals and 36 points in 59 regular-season contests for AHL Texas in 2023-24. The 24-year-old forward doesn't have any NHL experience yet. Back will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Back was recalled from AHL Texas on Saturday.

Impact Back has spent the last three seasons with AHL Texas, after he was selected in the third round of the 2018 Draft. Back had seven goals and 36 points in 59 regular-season games, as well as five points in seven AHL playoff games in 2023-24.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE