Yes, Sam Bennett deserves all of the attention he has been getting.
But, in the background, his linemates have been enjoying some of the same glory.
While Michael Frolik has been cruising along since returning from his shoulder injury on Jan. 16 (a goal on Thursday plus an assist against the Edmonton Oilers), Mikael Backlund has also nabbed six assists in his last five game including two Thursday.
The trio was put together prior to Frolik’s injury and have been a line since.
“"Benny has been kind of hot lately," said Frolik. "So, I’m happy for him.