OSKAR BACK NEWS

Gathers helper in win Back notched an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 win over the Canucks.

Impact Back has two helpers over 10 outings in November, which corresponds with his return from an upper-body injury. The 25-year-old forward is a regular in the Stars' middle six and is building some chemistry on a line with fellow young forwards Mavrik Bourque and Justin Hryckowian. Back has three points, five shots on net, five hits, five blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 11 appearances.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Saturday Back (upper body) will return to the lineup Saturday in Florida, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact Back missed a pair of game with the injury. The 25-year-old has only played once this season after missing the first eight games of the campaign, He potted a goal Sunday in Nashville in his only game of the season. Look for Back to see middle-six time Saturday.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Out of action Thursday Back (upper body) will not be available Thursday in Tampa Bay, Mike Heika of the Stars' official site reports.

Impact Back will miss his second straight game after missing the first eight contests of the season with an undisclosed injury. He potted a goal in his only game of the season, Sunday in Nashville. Consider Back day-to-day at this time and he could return as early as Saturday in Florida.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with upper-body injury Back (upper body) isn't expected to play against Washington on Tuesday, according to Stars beat writer Robert Tiffin.

Impact After missing the first eight games of the season due to an undisclosed injury, Back scored a goal and logged 8:28 of ice time against Nashville on Sunday. However, he is dealing with another injury and is considered day-to-day. With Matt Duchene (upper body) and Roope Hintz (undisclosed) also unavailable, Dallas will probably dress 11 forwards and seven defenseman against the Capitals, with Kyle Capobianco entering Tuesday's lineup.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in return from IR Back scored a goal in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Predators.

Impact Back missed eight games due to an undisclosed injury to begin the season. The 25-year-old slotted in on the Stars' fourth line and scored their first goal in Sunday's comeback win. Back is more of a defensive forward, and he had 16 points in 73 regular-season appearances as a rookie last year. Most fantasy managers can find more productive players on the waiver wire.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Rantanen gets tiebreaking goal in 3rd period as Stars rally from two goals down, beat Predators 3-2

Mikko Rantanen scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period, and the Dallas Stars rallied to beat the Nashville Predators 3-2

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Removed from IR Back (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve Sunday, per the NHL media site.

Impact After missing the first eight games of the campaign, Back will probably make his season debut against Nashville on Sunday. He had four goals, 16 points, 44 shots on net, 35 blocked shots and 28 hits across 73 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Back (undisclosed) has started participating in Dallas practices, Brien Rea of Victory+ reports Wednesday.

Impact Back might be able to play by the end of the week, so perhaps he'll make his season debut Saturday against Carolina or Sunday in Nashville. The 25-year-old had four goals and 16 points in 73 regular-season outings with the Stars in 2024-25. Back will probably serve in a bottom-six capacity once he's healthy, which might result in Adam Erne shifting out of the lineup.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Skating solo Back (undisclosed) has started skating but has yet to rejoin his teammates, Lia Assimakopoulos of The Dallas Morning News reports Monday.

Impact Based on his absence from practice, Back should probably be expected to miss at least the Stars' next two matchups against the Wild and Canucks on Tuesday and Thursday, respectively -- though it could certainly be longer. Even once cleared to play, Back is far from a lock to play on a nightly basis and could find himself scratched periodically in favor of Justin Hryckowian.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Back (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Back missed Saturday's preseason finale against Colorado due to an undisclosed injury, and he'll be forced to miss the start of the regular season. Once he's healthy, he'll likely have to settle for a bottom-six role during the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on IR Back (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Back missed Saturday's preseason finale against Colorado due to an undisclosed injury, and he'll be forced to miss the start of the regular season. Once he's healthy, he'll likely have to settle for a bottom-six role during the 2025-26 campaign.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Back didn't play in Saturday's preseason game versus the Avalanche due to an undisclosed injury, freelance beat writer Robert Tiffin reports.

Impact Back's injury may prevent him from being in the Stars' Opening Night lineup Thursday versus the Jets. The 25-year-old forward is likely ticketed for a bottom-six role when healthy, though he may be an occasional healthy scratch. In any case, fantasy managers won't need to track his progress closely this season.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

2025-26 Player Profile: Oskar Bäck | Dallas Stars After a successful NHL rookie campaign, the second-year Swede looks to take the next step forward in his pro hockey journey

JULY 22 • NHL.COM

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