Mikael Backlund - Tallies in win Backlund scored a goal and added two PIM in Friday's 7-4 win over the Stars. Impact Backlund snapped an eight-game goal drought with his third-period insurance tally. During that span, the center had a modest three assists with 20 shots on net. He's a notorious slow starter, but Backlund is up to nine points, 51 shots on net, 13 hits, six PIM and a plus-5 rating through 20 contests this season. That's right on track with how he started 2022-23, which saw him end with a career-best 56 points.
NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE