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Flames' Elias Lindholm: Joining Sweden at Worlds

When asked about attending Worlds on the last media day for the Flames, he was non-committal about attending. Lindholm's decision to represent Sweden gives the team a forward coming off of a career year with 27 goals and 78 points in 81 regular-season games. This is Lindholm's third appearance in the tournament.

Flames' Elias Lindholm: Non-commital about Worlds

Lindholm last played at the Worlds in 2017 as part of Sweden's gold-medal-winning team that year. He contributed five goals and two assists in that run. Lindholm is coming off a regular season that saw him set career highs with 27 goals and 51 helpers for 78 points. He had a tally and an apple in five postseason appearances, his first taste of playoff action at the NHL level.

Flames' Elias Lindholm: Notches first playoff goal

Lindholm has two points and 16 hits in four games in the series. He's also blocked eight shots. His first taste of playoff action hasn't quite gone to plan, as the Flames are down 3-1 in the series. Lindholm had 78 points in the regular season, but has yet to have the same impact in the playoffs.

Flames' Elias Lindholm: Chips in power-play apple

Lindholm registered 78 points in 81 regular-season appearances, as well as 82 hits. It's not likely for the top-line winger to have five hits a game, but his physicality is a rarely-discussed aspect to Lindholm's game, which can help create space for linemate Johnny Gaudreau. Lindholm can probably help DFS players in the first round of the playoffs.

Flames' Elias Lindholm: Rejoining lineup versus Oilers

Lindholm's position for the contest is still up in the air with Sean Monahan (illness) officially a game-time decision. Should Monahan be out, Lindholm will likely center Johnny Gaudreau and James Neal. He's had a career year with 78 points (27 goals, 51 assists), and he'll get one more chance to add to those impressive totals.