Mikael Backlund joined his team for the game on Saturday, confirming his availability ahead of the game against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Backlund found the back of the net against Sergei Bobrovsky in the recent match, showing he's in top form. The Flames Nation reported that Backlund and Jonathan Huberdeau skated with the team on Saturday, while Pro Hockey Rumors noted his participation in the lineup. CBS Sports stated he's ready to play for the game against Toronto, and NHL.com detailed his goal against Bobrovsky.