Mikael Backlund - Gets on board with assist Backlund picked up an assist in Friday's 3-1 road loss against the Blue Jackets. Impact Backlund was blanked in the first four games, posting a minus-1 rating and 14 shots on goal. He snapped his scoreless skid with the assist, which came on a shorthanded goal by Elias Lindholm midway through the third period. The 34-year-old Backlund registered a career-high 56 points last season, so he still has plenty left in the tank. He and his team are back at it Sunday against the Red Wings.
OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE