Mikael Backlund: Scores two goals, including empty-netter, in Flames win

Mikael Backlund, 36, netted two goals on four shots and finished plus-2 in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Kraken. He tied the game 1-1 in the second period and sealed the win with an empty-netter late in the third, marking his first multi-point performance since Nov. 23. This month, Backlund has four points in eight games, contributing to his season total of seven goals and 18 points in 35 appearances. He also boasts 75 shots, 16 hits, 12 blocked shots, and a plus-12 rating.