Backlund sidelined week to week for Flames

Flames lose their captain week-to-week as stretch run heats up
Captain Mikael Backlund suffered a lower-body injury on Wednesday against the Vancouver Canucks and had to exit early. He never returned and is listed as week-to-week, per Daily Faceoff. This is far from ideal considering the playoff race is heating up. The Flames are currently holding the second Wild Card berth in the Western Conference.
NHL Buzz: Backlund sidelined week to week for Flames
Mikael Backlund is week to week for the Flames with an upper-body injury. The forward was injured in the first period of a 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday.
Flames F Mikael Backlund (upper body) week-to-week
Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is week-to-week with an upper-body injury, the team announced Friday. The 35-year-old forward has appeared in all 64 games this season, totaling 24 points (11 goals,
Calgary Flames say captain Mikael Backlund out week to week with upper-body injury
CALGARY — Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund will be out on a week-to-week basis with an upper-body injury, the NHL team said Friday.
Flames captain out week-to-week with upper-body injury
Flames captain Mikael Backlund suffered an upper-body injury in Wednesday’s shootout loss to the Canucks, the team confirmed. He’s listed as week-to-week. Backlund left the game midway through the first period and didn’t return after laying a hit on Vancouver defenseman Victor Mancini.
What should the Flames do at centre if Mikael Backlund misses time?
For the better part of the last decade, Mikael Backlund has been one of the most important players for the Calgary Flames. He’s first over the boards in virtually every game situation, and he’s routinely matched up against the top players on opposing National Hockey League teams.

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