[Parallex]

This isn't really a tough stretch... I mean compare it to the sched of who the Flames are fighting to get at a playoff spot with (Which I'll define as as many points as 8th seed down to the flames):

Calgary
@Avalanche
Canucks
Sharks
@Ducks
@Kings
@Kings
Red Wings

San Jose
Red Wings
Nashville
@Canucks
@Flames
Blues
@Avalanche
@Blues

Phoenix
Wild
Ducks
Ducks
@Ducks
Blues
Stars
Kings

Detroit
@Kings
@San Jose
Blackhawks
Avalanche
Oilers
@Blue Jackets
Blue Jackets

Los Angeles
Red Wings
@Canucks
Preds
Blues
Stars
Flames
Flames

Minnesota
@'Yotes
@Ducks
Oilers
@Blackhawks
@Preds
Canucks
Ducks


By my eye the only one of that group with a notably better 7 game schedule is Detroit and maybe L.A. with 6/7 home games (similer qual comp thou). I figure the playoff picture will be no clearer after those 7 games then it is now.