Mikael Backlund scored his 600th career point and tied a Swedish scoring record as the Calgary Flames defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-4 at Prudential Center in New Jersey. The Flames' victory came after two consecutive losses on their road trip. Backlund's goal, which came early in the third period, reportedly tied him with Kent Nilsson for the most goals by a Swedish player in Flames history.
John Beecher scored two goals for Calgary, while Jack Hughes and Luke Hughes scored late for New Jersey. According to reports, Backlund, a 36-year-old veteran, emphasized his pride in defensive play alongside offensive contributions. The Flames are reportedly out of playoff contention.