Like he has been for most of his career, Mikael Backlund remains a dangerous threat whenever on the ice. The 35-year-old has goals in each of his last two games and sits third on the team in shots with 38. With nine takeaways on the season, the Canucks must be careful when he is on the ice, as a turnover could easily end up in the back of the net.

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Calgary (8-5-3) has points in four straight (2-0-2) to move within two points of the Pacific-leading Kings (9-5-3).

Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday.