Headshot

Mikael Backlund

Represents:
Flag of Sweden CALG logo
6'0"
Height
200 lbs
Weight
2007
1st round, 24th overall
Position: C
Born: March 17, 1989
Age: 35
Birthplace: Vasteras, Sweden
Headshot

Mikael Backlund

Represents:
Flag of Sweden CALG logo
6'0"
Height
200 lbs
Weight
2007
1st round, 24th overall
Position: C
Born: March 17, 1989
Age: 35
Birthplace: Vasteras, Sweden
Headshot

Mikael Backlund

Represents:
Flag of Sweden CALG logo
Height:
6'0"
Weight:
200 lbs
2007
1st round, 24th overall
Position: C
Born: March 17, 1989
Age: 35
Birthplace: Vasteras, Sweden

Statistics

Season Team GP G A PTS +/- TOI PIMS PPG SHG GWG SOG S%
2008-09 CGY 1 0 0 0 0 10:44 0 0 0 0 1 0.00
2009-10 CGY 23 1 9 10 5 289:50 6 0 0 0 47 2.13
2010-11 CGY 73 10 15 25 4 881:47 18 2 0 1 144 6.94
2011-12 CGY 41 4 7 11 -13 630:43 16 2 0 2 85 4.71
2012-13 CGY 32 8 8 16 -6 483:59 29 2 0 1 88 9.09
2013-14 CGY 76 18 21 39 4 1408:41 32 5 4 3 178 10.11
2014-15 CGY 52 10 17 27 4 922:43 14 0 2 2 103 9.71
2015-16 CGY 82 21 26 47 10 1347:11 28 3 3 4 155 13.55
2016-17 CGY 81 22 31 53 9 1426:50 36 7 0 7 197 11.17
2017-18 CGY 82 14 31 45 -21 1559:53 78 3 1 2 214 6.54
2018-19 CGY 77 21 26 47 34 1377:41 52 1 1 4 205 10.24
2019-20 CGY 70 16 28 44 3 1256:11 26 3 3 3 157 10.19
2020-21 CGY 54 9 23 32 -7 950:60 30 0 1 1 144 6.25
2021-22 CGY 82 12 27 39 16 1403:42 30 0 0 1 214 5.61
2022-23 CGY 82 19 37 56 24 1489:22 36 5 1 2 260 7.31
2023-24 CGY 81 15 24 39 -5 1561:42 24 2 1 2 207 7.25
Totals: 989 200 330 530 61 17000:20 455 35 17 35 2399 8.34
Season Team GP G A PTS +/- TOI PIMS PPG SHG GWG SOG S%
2014-15 CGY 11 1 1 2 -1 207:33 8 0 0 1 30 3.33
2016-17 CGY 4 1 2 3 -3 79:15 0 0 1 0 14 7.14
2018-19 CGY 5 1 2 3 -5 100:17 8 1 0 0 17 5.88
2019-20 CGY 6 2 1 3 -4 117:11 4 0 1 1 15 13.33
2021-22 CGY 12 5 3 8 6 234:41 8 0 0 0 33 15.15
Totals: 38 10 9 19 -7 738:57 28 1 2 2 109 9.17

News

Calgary Flames sign Backlund to contract extension, name him captain

Backlund has signed a two-year, US$9-million extension with the club, and will be the 21st player to wear the "C" in franchise history.

King Clancy recipient Mikael Backlund thankful for the opportunity to give back

Backlund credits his wife, Frida, for organizing many of their charitable efforts.

Overcoming obstacles along the way, Mikael Backlund’s two-way play leads him towards his 800th NHL game

Backlund recalls how the change in approach to his game turned out to be a difference maker in his NHL life.

Backlund helping keep pets with families through Lily's Legacy

Mikael Backlund is honouring the memory of his beloved dog, Lily, while helping families and pets stay together in their time of need.

Movember launches 2019 Moustache Cup Challenge

The Moustache Cup will see players go head-to-head in a month-long fundraising challenge to support Movember 2019.

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