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Calgary Flames: Three Stars of the Week January 2-8

By Ramina Shlah

Jan 7, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Michael Frolik (67) celebrates his third period goal with left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Flames won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Michael Frolik (67) celebrates his third period goal with left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Flames won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports /
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THIRD STAR

Jan 7, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) clears the puck away from Vancouver Canucks center Brendan Gaunce (50) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 7, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) clears the puck away from Vancouver Canucks center Brendan Gaunce (50) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports /

Mikael Backlund

Mikael Backlund, one of the members of the 3M line, made our third star of the week. The reason for this was because he was on an incredible six-game point streak and right before that, was on a five-game goal streak. His point streak unfortunately came to an end on Saturday night in the win against the Vancouver Canucks, but he’ll always have a point streak in my heart.

Did that make sense?

Not really. Moving on.

This week, he had three points in three games, one goal and two assists. He also had two powerplay points and is definitely a contributing factor in the Calgary Flames recent powerplay success. His one goal this week ended up being the game-winning goal on the powerplay against the Colorado Avalanche on January 4th.

He also won 55.8% of his faceoffs, which is pretty respectable and something the Flames management is hoping from their second line center man.

He may have lost his point streak, but his line is definitely one of the best and most consistent lines this whole season for the team. I have no doubt in my mind he’ll come right back and maybe even start a new point-streak.

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