Backlund sidelined week to week for Flames

Adam Fox could return to the lineup for the Rangers against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, MSG).
The Flames put forth a lousy effort in the third period, being outshot 17-4. The Canucks wound up tying the game on Elias ...
The Calgary Flames (30-23-11) play the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night, ending a three-game homestand before their final ...
The Flames shut down the Avalanche's biggest stars but Mikael Backlund's injury exposed Calgary's lack of depth down the middle.
Calgary hopes to contain MVP candidate Nathan MacKinnon without its captain and top shutdown centre, who is out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.
"He’s a responsible player, a hard guy to play against. I think that’s the basis of it, he’s a veteran player, he’s got a lot of experience and understands how to play against top players. Obviously, ...
What would hurt more than blowing a late lead to lose to your closest rival in the wild-card chase, missing an opportunity to ...