Backlund logged an assist and went plus-2 in Thursday's 5-0 win over the Sabres.
Backlund fed Andrew Mangiapane for the latter's second goal of the contest. The 32-year-old Backlund has started the year a bit quietly with six points, 33 shots on net and a plus-2 rating in 17 contests. The Swede will likely continue to play in a middle-six role with power-play time, which gives him some low-end fantasy value.