Mikael Backlund

Mikael Backlund scored a third-period goal during a 3-2 shootout loss to Buffalo. He had three shots on goal and finished with an even rating in 20:52 minutes.

Fantasy Impact

It was his third goal of the season in 15 games. He also has four assists and a plus-one rating. Bahacklund has one goal and one assist in his last four games.

Mikael Backlund notched one assist in the Flames' 5-4 shootout loss to the Maple Leafs Friday night.

Fantasy Impact

Backlund has cooled off in the offensive zone of late, being held without a point in four of his last six games for the Flames. The veteran forward has been one of many underachieving options as part of a disappointing Calgary offensive attack, tallying six points (two goals, four assists) in 13 games so far this season.

Mikael Backlund recorded four points (1G, 3A) in a 6-0 win over the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Backlund has been underperforming for most of the season (19 points in 42 games) but was bound for a breakthrough eventually. Most managers will be holding on to Backlund in hopes he can find more consistency. If he is able to produce points more regularly, managers may want to "sell high" in a trade.

Mikael Backlund scored his fourth of the season on Sunday in a 4-0 win over the Boston Bruins.

Fantasy Impact

Backlund now has points in three straight games. Although he lacks the scoring consistency, he seems to be trending in the right direction.

Mikael Backlund scored twice in Calgary's 5-3 loss to the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night.

Fantasy Impact

Backlund has eight goals, 14 assists, 34 hits, 16 blocks, 104 shots on net and a faceoff percentage of 50.4% in 38 games this season. He is rostered in 16% of fantasy leagues, according to Yahoo, and is playing between Milan Lucic and Andrew Mangiapane on Calgary's third line.