Backlund Scores 600th Point, Ties Flames Goals Record

0:00With the Calgary Flames today, March 13th, Calgary Flames kept him a kale backlin, hit a big milestone Thursday night and their 5-4 win over the New Jersey Devils. He scored the game-winning goal in the third period, marking his 600th career in HL Point. That tally was backlin's 229th goal overall, putting him in a tie for fifth place on the Flames all-time goals list with Kent, Nelson. He's the only player who spent his entire career with Calgary since joining the league. The moment got even better because backlin beat fellow sweet Jacob Marchstrom, his former Flames teammate now playing goal for New Jersey. Coach Ryan Huska praised the veteran center after the game, calling it a great achievement for someone who's given so much to the team. Backlin himself said it felt good to score when the game and reached the mark all at once. This season, the steady leader tops the Flames and scoring with 14 goals and 23 assists for 37 points through 65. Games, he also holds the team's best plus 11 rating.

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