sentences:  He also played well past the regular season, posting a goal and two assists in four playoff games.However, it was Backlund's defensive work that began to receive recognition around the NHL in 2016–17, as he finished fourth in voting for the Frank J. Selke Trophy, awarded each year to the NHL's best defensive forward.On 16 February 2018, Backlund signed a six-year contract extension with the Flames.