Mikael Backlund finishes with a goal and an assist and Jonathan Huberdeau also scores to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-1 win over the Kings.

Welcome to the return of NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are happening and gives our predictions for each one, breaking down head-to-head matchups and other factors that may play in.

Calgary (8-5-3) has points in four straight (2-0-2) to move within two points of the Pacific-leading Kings (9-5-3).