Mikael Backlund leaves World Cup to deal with concussion
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Mikael Backlund is headed back to Calgary.
The Swedish forward's time at the World Cup has been cut short as he rehabs a concussion, Swedish coach Rikard Gronborg confirmed Saturday.
The injury, suffered Sept. 20 vs. Finland, kept Backlund out of the lineup last game.
The 27-year-old scored 47 points in 82 games with the Flames last season.
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