Calgary hosts Vancouver on 3-game home skid
Calgary heads into a matchup against Vancouver as losers of three home games in a rowAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Cratering Blues running out of time to salvage season
The St. Louis Blues have lost seven in a row and are running out of time to salvage their season and make the playoffsAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maple Leafs beat Flames 5-3, stretch win streak to 4 games
NHL goal leader Auston Matthews scored twice and Jack Campbell made 26 saves to tie a franchise record with his ninth straight win as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Calgary F...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strikes twice in loss Backlund scored two goals, including one while shorthanded, on five shots in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Backlund was fairly effective Monday, but he was the exception to the rule among Flames skaters. The 32-year-old Swede has two goals and three assists in his last five outings. For the season, Backlund's produced eight goals, 22 points, 104 shots on net and a minus-9 rating in 38 contests. Five of his points have come on the power play and another two have come shorthanded.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
NHL concerned about Canucks’ COVID-19 protocol situation
National Hockey League deputy commissioner Bill Daly says the COVID-19 outbreak on the Vancouver Canucks is concerning from a health standpoint, but he says in an email to The Cana...APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Matthews, Tavares lead Maple Leafs to 4-2 win over Flames
Auston Matthews and John Tavares each had a goal and an assist and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Calgary Flames 4-2APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs assist in return Backlund (undisclosed) recorded an assist and four shots on goal in 14:59 of ice time in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.
Impact Backlund missed Friday's game versus the Oilers due to the mystery injury, but it apparently wasn't too significant. The 32-year-old Backlund set up Andrew Mangiapane for a first-period tally that gave the Flames a 2-1 lead. Through 37 contests, Backlund has 20 points, 99 shots and a minus-11 rating. He entered Sunday averaging 17:21 of ice time, so his usage will be something to monitor in the next few games.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for Sunday's game Backlund (undisclosed) will play in Sunday's game against the Maple Leafs, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Impact Backlund missed Friday's game versus the Oilers, but he'll return to the lineup Sunday. The 32-year-old forward has put up six goals, 13 assists and 95 shots through 36 games this season. He should skate somewhere in the middle six in addition to the power play Sunday.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Marner and Toronto take on Calgary
Mitchell Marner and the Toronto Maple Leafs face off against the Calgary FlamesAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McDavid leads Oilers to 3-2 win over Flames
Connor McDavid scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Calgary Flame 3-2APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surprise scratch Friday Backlund (undisclosed) won't play in Friday's game versus the Oilers.
Impact Backlund saw 15:25 of ice time in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Jets, but he didn't seem to be dealing with any notable injury. The 32-year-old will try to get healthy in time for Sunday's game versus the Maple Leafs.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hands out assist in win Backlund produced an assist and three shots on goal in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Jets.
Impact Backlund picked up the secondary helper on Sam Bennett's lucky bounce for a goal in the third period. The 32-year-old Backlund has assists in consecutive outings. The Swede is up to 19 points, 93 shots, 33 hits and 20 PIM through 35 contests. He's been reasonably productive in a third-line role, making him a solid option in deeper fantasy formats.
MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Stastny has goal, assist to help Jets hold off Flames, 3-2
Paul Stastny had a goal and an assist as the Winnipeg Jets held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 in the first of three straight games between the teamsMARCH 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns power-play helper Backlund produced a power-play assist and two shots on goal in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Jets.
Impact Backlund set up Milan Lucic's goal at 6:52 of the third period. The 32-year-old Backlund snapped a three-game drought with his helper, and he's up to 18 points in 34 appearances. He also has 90 shots on net, 20 PIM, 32 hits and a minus-10 rating this season.
MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sutter, Flames win again, 4-3 over Oilers
Elias Lindholm, Dillon Dube and Andrew Mangiapane each had a goal and an assist, Noah Hanifin also scored and the Calgary Flames beat the Edmonton Oilers 4-3 for their third straig...MARCH 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sean Monahan scores twice, Flames beat Canadiens 3-1
Sean Monahan scored twice, Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 on Saturday night to sweep the two-game seriesMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flames beat Ottawa 6-3 to end Senators’ 3-game win streak
The Calgary Flames used a balanced scoring attack, getting goals from six players in a 6-3 victory over the Ottawa SenatorsFEBRUARY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
McDavid, Oilers to host the Flames
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers face off against the Calgary FlamesFEBRUARY 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flames to host McDavid and the Oilers
Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers visit the Calgary FlamesFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boeser leads Canucks past Flames in last of 4 straight games
Brock Boeser had a goal and two assists to lead the Vancouver Canucks to a 5-1 win over the Calgary FlamesFEBRUARY 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Calgary hosts Vancouver following overtime win
Calgary hosts Vancouver after the Flames defeated Vancouver 4-3 in overtimeFEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gaudreau scores early in OT, Flames edge Canucks 4-3
Johnny Gaudreau scored 23 seconds into overtime and the Calgary Flames defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3FEBRUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Canucks snap 6-game losing streak with 3-1 win over Flames
Tyler Myers’ goal with just over five minutes remaining proved to be the winner and the Vancouver Canucks snapped a six-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Calgary Flame...FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy trends and hidden gems: Postponement minefield leads to Mikael Backlund, Vince Dunn and more Shayna Goldman explains how she navigates an ever-changing NHL schedule landscape, and which players should be targeted this week.
FEBRUARY 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mikael Backlund helps Flames top Oilers 6-4 Mikael Backlund helped the Calgary Flames overcome a sluggish start with a goal and two assists in a 6-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Sat...
FEBRUARY 7, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
