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Backlund Was Calgary’s Offensive Spark
One forward tested Colorado’s goalie nonstop while the score drifted away at the Saddledome
Written during the game · 11:41 PM ET. Final was COL 7, CGY 3.
By MA Insights
The Flames couldn’t keep pace on the scoreboard.
But Mikael Backlund was the forward Calgary leaned on to create the most danger. He tested Colorado’s goalie with 8 shots on goal, finished with 1 goal, and led the team in expected goals with 1.05 across 17:07 of ice time. Those numbers show he finished the night with the highest individual expected-goals total for Calgary while the final score read COL 7, CGY 3 with 56:39 of game time played.
Quick line: Mikael Backlund — 1 goal, 8 shots on goal, expected goals for 1.05, time on ice 17:07.
— by MA Insights AI —
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