01 / SEASON GRADE
Performance vs Expectation
02 / SEASON STATS
2026-2027 Season
8 GP
1 Goals
1 Assists
2 Points
-3 +/-
4 PIM
0 PPG
0 PPP
24 SOG
4.2 S%
7 Hits
17:44 TOI/GP
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | PPG | SOG | HIT | TOI/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-2027 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 17:44 | |
| 2025-2026 | 82 | 17 | 26 | 43 | +7 | 16 | 1 | 186 | 23 | 17:57 | |
| 2024-2025 | 76 | 15 | 17 | 32 | +4 | 32 | 1 | 175 | 41 | 18:44 | |
| 2023-2024 | 82 | 15 | 24 | 39 | -4 | 24 | 2 | 209 | 0 | 19:14 | |
| 2022-2023 | 82 | 19 | 37 | 56 | +24 | 36 | 5 | 260 | 0 | 18:10 | |
| 2021-2022 | 82 | 12 | 27 | 39 | +16 | 30 | 0 | 214 | 0 | 17:07 | |
| 2020-2021 | 54 | 9 | 23 | 32 | -7 | 30 | 0 | 144 | 0 | 17:36 | |
| 2019-2020 | 70 | 16 | 29 | 45 | +3 | 26 | 3 | 157 | 0 | 17:57 | |
| 2018-2019 | 77 | 21 | 26 | 47 | +34 | 52 | 1 | 205 | 0 | 17:54 | |
| 2017-2018 | 82 | 14 | 31 | 45 | -21 | 78 | 3 | 214 | 0 | 19:01 | |
| 2016-2017 | 81 | 22 | 31 | 53 | +9 | 36 | 7 | 197 | 0 | 17:36 | |
| 2015-2016 | 82 | 21 | 26 | 47 | +10 | 28 | 3 | 155 | 0 | 16:26 | |
| 2014-2015 | 52 | 10 | 17 | 27 | +4 | 14 | 0 | 103 | 0 | 17:45 | |
| 2013-2014 | 76 | 18 | 21 | 39 | +4 | 32 | 5 | 178 | 0 | 18:32 | |
| 2012-2013 | 32 | 8 | 8 | 16 | -6 | 29 | 2 | 88 | 0 | 15:07 | |
| 2011-2012 | 41 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -13 | 16 | 2 | 85 | 0 | 15:23 | |
| 2010-2011 | 73 | 10 | 15 | 25 | +4 | 18 | 2 | 144 | 0 | 12:05 | |
| 2009-2010 | 23 | 1 | 9 | 10 | +5 | 6 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 12:36 | |
| 2008-2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10:44 |
04 / PLAYOFFS
Career Playoffs
42 GP 12 G 10 A 22 PTS
| Season | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | +/− | PIM | PPG | SOG | GWG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | CGY | 12 | 5 | 3 | 8 | +6 | 8 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019-2020 | CGY | 10 | 4 | 2 | 6 | -2 | 8 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| 2018-2019 | CGY | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| 2016-2017 | CGY | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| 2014-2015 | CGY | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
05 / ADVANCED
Advanced Stats
All values from the 2026-2027 regular season. Metrics not tracked that season are shown as —.
0.8 P/60 Points per 60 min
0.4 G/60 Goals per 60 min
20.3 CF/60 Shot attempts/60
48 SAtt Shot attempts
50.0% FO% Faceoff win %
0.00 TK/GV 0 TK / 11 GV
3 BLK Blocked shots
0 GWG Game winners
0 OTG Overtime goals
07 / PUCKY EXCLUSIVE
Unique Metrics
Pucky-exclusive analytics derived from raw data
100.0% 1° Pts % 2 primary pts
0.0% Clutch 0 GWG+OTG
45s Shift Avg 187 total shifts
0.26 SAtt/Shift Shot generation rate
0.8 PEN/60 2 penalties
09 / GAME-LEVEL
Game-Level Analytics
Based on 8 games this season
Consistency Score
0.43 Std dev of pts/game (lower = more consistent)
Hot Streaks
0 No multi-point streaks
Cold Streaks
2 Longest: 3 games
Home vs Away Splits
| Split | GP | G | A | PTS | SOG | P/GP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Home | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.25 |
| ✈️ Away | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0.25 |
10 / GAME LOG
Last 8 Games
| Date | Opp | Score | G | A | PTS | +/− | SOG | HIT | BLK | TOI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 |  CAR | W 3-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13:32 |
| 2026-10-16 | @  VGK | L 2-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 18:14 |
| 2026-10-14 | @  ANA | W 4-2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 21:10 |
| 2026-10-11 | ANA | L 2-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 19:24 |
| 2026-10-09 |  COL | L 3-7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 17:41 |
| 2026-10-05 | @  SEA | L 1-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 15:16 |
| 2026-10-04 | @  VAN | L 1-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17:57 |
| 2026-10-02 | SEA | L 1-6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 17:07 |
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Mikael Backlund — frequently asked
- Is Mikael Backlund still in the NHL?
- Yes. Mikael Backlund is on the Calgary Flames roster.
- Is Mikael Backlund having a good season?
- Mikael Backlund has 1G-1A-2P in 8 games (2026-2027), a 21-point pace over 84. For a top-line center, that grades as F: a below-expectation pace. Over his last 8, he has 1G and 1A (2 pts).
- How is Mikael Backlund playing lately?
- Across his last 8 games, Mikael Backlund has 1 goals and 1 assists (2 points, 0.25 per game) versus a season rate of 0.25. He is roughly steady.
- How many goals does Mikael Backlund have in 2026-2027?
- Mikael Backlund has 1 goals in 8 games during the 2026-2027 NHL season with the Calgary Flames.
- How many points does Mikael Backlund have this season?
- Mikael Backlund has 2 points (1 goals, 1 assists) in 8 games in the 2026-2027 season.
- What is Mikael Backlund's career high in points?
- Mikael Backlund's career high is 56 points — 19G and 37A in 82 games in 2022-2023.
- What team is Mikael Backlund on?
- Mikael Backlund currently plays for the Calgary Flames in the NHL.
- Is Mikael Backlund playing tonight?
- The Calgary Flames play next on October 25, 2026, at home against the Detroit Red Wings.
- How old is Mikael Backlund?
- Mikael Backlund is 37 years old. He was born on March 17, 1989.
- Where is Mikael Backlund from?
- Mikael Backlund is from Vasteras, Sweden.
- How much does Mikael Backlund weigh?
- Mikael Backlund weighs 200 lb (91 kg).
- What position does Mikael Backlund play?
- Mikael Backlund plays center for the Calgary Flames.
- What number does Mikael Backlund wear?
- Mikael Backlund is number 11 for the Calgary Flames.
- Does Mikael Backlund shoot left or right?
- Mikael Backlund shoots left-handed.
- How many career points does Mikael Backlund have?
- Mikael Backlund has 608 career NHL points in 1156 regular-season games.