‘Good to honour him’: Flames celebrate Backlund with meaningful win over Devils

On Nov 2, 2024

CALGARY — As the ultimate seconds counted down on the kind of evening goals are made from, Mikael Backlund’s six-pack of Swedish besties assembled exterior the dressing room, ready to pounce.

As quickly because the Flames captain arrived, the lads carrying Flames Backlund jerseys with “1,000” on the again mobbed their childhood pal.

Chanting, cheering, dancing and grinning, they sang of their native tongue to punctuate a silver stick celebration the 35-year-old will always remember.

“I don’t know what they were saying, but seems like a fun group,” stated Blake Coleman, whose late third-period deflection was the distinction in a 3-0 win.

“And whatever they were having must have been pretty good stuff.”

It snapped a four-game shedding skid, it atoned for a faceplant in Utah for Backlund’s milestone evening, and it got here in opposition to a goalie who needed out of Calgary.

It was as scrumptious a sequence of storylines as you’ll be able to think about on an evening wherein Backlund was feted for his perseverance, group work and loyalty.

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Jarome Iginla and Craig Conroy confirmed up for the pre-game ceremony with Backlund’s household and rowdy buddies in tow.

As a video tribute rolled with emotional messages from present and former gamers like Matthew Tkachuk, Sean Monahan and Jacob Markstrom, Backlund held younger son Oliver in his arms, appeared skyward and fought again tears.

“It was a special moment to share with my family,” stated Backlund, head spinning from an evening of continuous emotion.

“It was particular to get that silver stick from (part-owner) Mr. (Allan) Markin.

“I was really proud to hold that stick.”

In a company that’s been outlined the final two years by all those that’ve left, the gang relished the chance to stand and salute his dedication.

“I haven’t seen him cry that much in a long time, but it was well earned, and we’re really happy for him,” smiled Coleman, who adopted his empty netter by turning instantly to embrace Backlund, telling him how joyful and proud he was of him.

“I feel (the crying) was simply all recreation. Each time I checked out him, he appeared just a little watery, as he ought to.

“I do know his youngsters bought him emotional there.

“I used to be anxious he wouldn’t see the dot for the primary puck drop, however he performed an excellent recreation. The workforce did too.

“It’s good to honour him on this night.”

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The workforce did a pleasant job honouring Markstrom’s 4 years of service in Calgary, too, with a first-period video tribute the veteran netminder acknowledged with a half wave. The followers responded with lukewarm applause, conscious of the very fact it was Markstrom who prompted his summertime commerce by wanting out of Calgary.

They later relished in chanting his identify within the dying minute, prompting the veteran to smile.

Prior to that, it checked out occasions like Markstrom may steal the present, making the majority of his 29 saves the primary 55 minutes earlier than Coleman’s redirect off a Kevin Bahl level shot.

Sure, there was loads of symbolism, given Bahl was a part of the return within the Markstrom commerce, and the secondary help went to Backlund.

“It’s a special place for sure, and fans here are great,” stated Markstrom afterwards.

“Congrats to Backs, first of all. It’s a huge milestone. He’s a good friend, not on the ice but off the ice. Tough one for us. It was back and forth until five minutes left in the game, and Colesy got a Colesy goal, nice tip, and then they scored to make it 2-0.”

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Because the media exited the Flames’ dressing room, Markstrom was ready to enter, absolutely to catch up with buddies and congratulate former tandem-mate Dan Vladar on his first goose egg of the 12 months, saving 22 pictures.

“I was not nervous, but I didn’t feel comfortable, to be honest, playing against Marky because he’s a really good friend of mine,” admitted Vladar, who confronted two breakaways and two two-on-ones within the opening ten minutes of the second interval.

“Obviously this is a nice day for me. It’s a huge win for us after a couple losses in a row.”

After letting the captain down two nights earlier, there was super satisfaction within the room after coming by for Backlund Friday.

“It was awesome — it only happens once, so I’ve been trying to soak it all in,” stated Backlund, who will host 30 guests from Sweden and shut Calgary buddies at his home Saturday evening.

“(My pals) came into the locker room too and were hugging everyone. It was a big celebration here. We’re going to really enjoy this tonight.”

And for a few years to come.

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