Let's assume that Nashville, Chicago, St. Louis, Anaheim, Vancouver, San Jose, and LA are locked for playoff spots. They are all teams around their prime.
For the last wildcard spot, the Flames are currently competing against,
Winnipeg - can Hutchinson keep up a .936 save %?
Dallas - If Lehtonen doesn't stand on his head, can their defense shut teams down?
Minnesota - Can Keumper carry the mail for the rest of the season?
Colorado - Will Varlamov be consistent? Can their offense pickup and makeup for their weak D?
In my opinion, the Flames' can emerge as the top team among this group if Hiller and Ramo play well and they figure out their special teams.
I have a lot of faith that they will. They handle adversity well.
That's why I voted for "Yes, this season seems fated, they will find a way in"
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