In the midst of a four-game winning streak and firmly in the race for a playoff spot, the Calgary Flames will get a key part of their lineup back Thursday night.

Captain Mikael Backlund, who has missed the past six games because of an upper-body injury, is set to return as the team faces the Dallas Stars.

“He's a presence in our dressing room,” said head coach Ryan Huska after Thursday morning’s skate. “He's a guy we've leaned on in all situations.”

Backlund was impressed with the club’s 4-2 record during his absence, his first since 2021.

“I’m proud of the guys,” he said. “They’ve played........

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