The Calgary Flames are on the brink of a critical stretch in their season, and the return of their captain, Mikael Backlund, could not come at a more opportune time. After sidelining himself for six ...

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is making his highly anticipated return to the ice on Thursday against the Dallas Stars following a six-game absence due to an upper-body injury. His comeback ...

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund will make his return to the lineup Thursday versus the Dallas Stars after missing the ...

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Just days ago, an incensed Corey Perry spoke to the media about how disappointed he was in himself about the lack of response ...

Mikael Backlund was front and centre for Monday’s team photo at the Saddledome, flashing a wide grin as the shutter clicked.

Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (upper body) will jump back into action on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. He has recovered from an upper-body injury, which sidelined Backlund for six games.

Casey DeSmith made 46 saves, Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen each had a goal and an assist and the Dallas Stars beat the ...

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Flames starter Dustin Wolf stopped 14 of 18 shots in the loss. Calgary captain Mikael Backlund returned to the lineup after six games out with an upper-body injury. Trailing 1-0, Calgary had two ...