Backlund's Family & Friends

"Awesome to win tonight, to top off the evening, make this just so much more special"

"About the best 60 minutes we've played all year"

Mikael has touched the community in a big way

"Congratulations, dear son, on a thousand matches"

"I think it means probably more to him than people would think"

Highlights, interviews and analysis of game

"We owed him one, for sure. That one felt good"

"I think everybody played even harder for Backs tonight"

Check out all the highlights from a wild 3-0 victory Friday night

Coleman scores an empty-netter to seal the deal against New Jersey

Huberdeau converts a 2-on-1 to extend the Flames' lead late

Coleman tips a beauty past Markstrom to give the Flames a 1-0 lead

The Flames honoured Backlund with an emotional pregame ceremony

Iggy narrates a stirring tribute to Mr. 1,000 - Mikael Backlund

"The focus is totally on how we have to play"

"It's incredible what he's done for this organization"

"I’m just really thankful"

"It feels good ... I'm excited for tonight"

"Tonight will show how meaningful he is to this city"

Three different delicious dumplings to savour this month!