Mikael Backlund might be playing the best hockey of his career right now. If he’s not, Backlund is unquestionably playing his best hockey of the season. As Calgary’s playoff push continues, Backlund’s return to being a two-way force might be the team’s biggest recent development. If this is the norm down the stretch, a second straight postseason appearance is very much in the cards.
Recent returns
Backlund’s last ten games have been downright dominant. Back at centre, Backlund has been the driving force on a line with Matthew Tkachuk and Andrew Mangiapane, which has been Calgary’s best line February and it isn’t close.