Mikael Backlund of the Calgary Flames, after briefly leaving the game due to an injury, returned to score a goal and assist in taking the lead against the Montreal Canadiens. Backlund's presence on the ice reassured Flames fans.
Mikael Backlund re-directs MacKenzie Weegar's shot for the lead 🔀 https://t.co/a8aKxge5pL
Mikael Backlund, with the deflection on the power-play, puts #Flames up 1-0.
Wolfie's got it. https://t.co/fKjjrDw5j5
After a few minutes in the locker-room, #Flames captain Mikael Backlund just took a spin in commercial break and looks like he'll stick around. Good news.
Mikael Backlund just returned on the bench. #Flames fans can exhale. https://t.co/WHIktqZ3EY
slick #GoHabsGo https://t.co/sQp5J3BqeF
Don’t believe I see Mikael Backlund on the bench for #flames. Kevin Rooney skating between Mangiapane and Coleman