Mikael Backlund Reaches 600th NHL Point in Flames Victory

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund recorded the 600th point of his NHL career during Thursday's 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils. Backlund scored the game-winning goal, his 229th career tally, which also moved him into a tie for fifth place on the franchise’s all-time goals list. The veteran center leads the Flames in scoring this season with 37 points through 65 games and maintains a team-best plus-11 rating.