Mikael Backlund
NHL Injury Report

Mikael Backlund Injury Status

Calgary Flames • C
Latest Injury Status
day-to-day
DD

After missing the last two games with an upper-body injury, Backlund appears to be on track to play against the Maple Leafs. He returned to his regular top-line role during Monday's morning skate and went through his normal game-day routine. Backlund has earned one goal, two points, 24 shots on net, three blocked shots and seven hits in eight appearances this season.

Injury Details

Body Part
Upper Body
Location
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Side
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Expected Return
Oct 26, 2026

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Mikael Backlund Injury History

October 27, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
Backlund (upper body) will be a game-time decision against Toronto on Monday, per Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM.
October 26, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
day-to-day
October 25, 2026
out • Upper Body
out
October 24, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
day-to-day
October 23, 2026
out • Upper Body
Backlund (upper body) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Wild, Pat Steinberg of QR Calgary 770 AM reports.
October 22, 2026
day-to-day • Upper Body
Backlund (upper body) is day-to-day, according to Eric Francis of Sportsnet on Tuesday.
October 20, 2026
day-to-day • Undisclosed
day-to-day

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