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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

Inks two-year extension Back signed a two-year, $1.65 million contract extension with Dallas on Thursday.

Impact Back has a goal and nine assists across 31 games this season, his first in the NHL. The 24-year-old is seeing fourth-line duty this season, averaging 11:17 of ice time per game.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in win Back notched an assist in Monday's 3-2 win over Utah.

Impact Back has five helpers over his last eight contests. The 24-year-old remains firmly in a fourth-line role, but the increased offense suggests he's getting a little more comfortable in the middle of his first NHL campaign. Back is up to nine points, 17 shots on net and a plus-4 rating through 28 outings overall. Despite his increased offense, he's not a player most fantasy managers will need to rely on.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up assist Back notched an assist in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Back has four helpers over his last six contests. It's one of his best runs so far, but the 24-year-old forward remains in a fourth-line role and isn't expected to be a big contributor on offense. He's at eight points, 16 shots on goal, 12 hits and a plus-4 rating through 26 appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Provides pair of assists Back notched two assists and went plus-2 in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Flames.

Impact Back has contributed three helpers over his last two games. He assisted on goals by Jason Robertson and Thomas Harley in this contest. This isn't likely to be a sustained improvement on offense for Back, who is stuck in a fourth-line role. He has seven points, 15 shots on net, 12 hits and a plus-5 rating over 22 appearances, though he hasn't sat out since Nov. 11 and likely won't do so since Tyler Seguin's (hip) long-term absence means the Stars are unlikely to carry any spare forwards until he moves from regular to long-term injured reserve officially.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Snags helper in loss Back notched an assist in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Back snapped a seven-game point drought when he set up Mavrik Bourque's second-period tally. The 24-year-old Back has been in the lineup most of the season, but he's a fixture on the fourth line when he plays. He's contributed just one goal, four assists, 14 shots on net, 11 hits, four blocked shots and a plus-3 rating over 21 appearances.

DECEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts assist in win Back logged an assist in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Back has three points over his last four games. The 24-year-old has received a steady run of playing time in a stretch where Colin Blackwell and Mavrik Bourque have served as the healthy scratch. Back is likely to peak at the fourth line. He has four points, 10 shots on net, nine hits and a plus-1 rating through 13 appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

First career multi-point game Back recorded a goal and an assist in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Bruins.

Impact Back didn't play in any of the Stars' previous two contests and had suited up in just three of the team's last eight games. However, he made his presence felt in this game with arguably the best outing of his entire NHL career. The 24-year-old center doesn't have a spot secure in any of the lines and doesn't produce consistently to warrant roster consideration in most formats, but there's no question he turned more than a few heads with his play Thursday.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first NHL point Back tallied a short-handed assist while logging 9:02 of ice time during Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Back's helper was his first career NHL point and comes in his fifth NHL game after signing a one-year contract with Dallas in June. The third-round pick from the 2018 NHL Entry Draft could be returning to the minors before too long with Tyler Seguin (lower body) nearing a return.

OCTOBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Signs one-year deal Back signed a one-year, two-way contract with Dallas on Tuesday.

Impact Back collected seven goals and 36 points in 59 regular-season contests for AHL Texas in 2023-24. The 24-year-old forward doesn't have any NHL experience yet. Back will probably spend most, if not all, of the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.

JUNE 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned from AHL Back was recalled from AHL Texas on Saturday.

Impact Back has spent the last three seasons with AHL Texas, after he was selected in the third round of the 2018 Draft. Back had seven goals and 36 points in 59 regular-season games, as well as five points in seven AHL playoff games in 2023-24.

MAY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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