Backlund ties Gaudreau for fifth-most points in Flames history

Calgary leads Toronto 3-0 in live play

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"Obviously special to tie Johnny. Still miss him. Tremendous player. Meant a lot to this city." Mikael Bakclund joins @ Via @Sportsnet on X

What happened: “Obviously special to tie Johnny. Still miss him,” Backlund said. He called Gaudreau a “tremendous player.

Why it matters: Backlund said Gaudreau “meant a lot to this city.” The tie links Calgary's present to a franchise standard.

What to watch: The remainder of live play will show whether Calgary holds the edge.

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