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Originally Posted by mrdonkey
Flames games remaining:
TBL, FLA, NJD, LAK, WPG, VAN
Isles games remaining:
OTT, WAS, CBJ, OTT, MTL, NJD, BUF
Personally I think the Flames beat Florida, Winnipeg, and Jersey, and earn a point against the Nuckleheads. NYI I could see losing all these games except for Buffalo. Maybe they pick up a point or two in one of those Sens games.
Realistically we'll probably be picking 5th overall unless someone jumps ahead of us at the lottery.
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Really? If you break down the schedules, the Islanders probably have an easier road (and have a game in hand and an extra point)
TBL = MTL
FLA > BUF
NJD = NJD
LAK > CBJ
WPG = OTT
VAN = WSH
Plus another game vs. OTT for the Isles.
The Islanders are playing good hockey (6-3-1 in their last ten) as well. It wouldn't shock me if the Flames still finished ahead of the Islanders, but given the current standings and their schedules the odds are definitely in favor of us finishing 4th worst.