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Mikael Backlund added a power play marker to a 4-3 victory against Toronto on Tuesday.

Backlund added a power-play marker to a 4-3 victory against Toronto on Tuesday.

Analysis:

Backlund is on a mini hot streak with three points in his last two games. He moved up a line with Johnny Gaudreau's unit scratched due to disciplinary reasons, and took advantage. Backlund isn't going to set the ice on fire with his scoring, but is on his usual pace for between 35 and 40 points.

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