I would argue that while the Flames are in a playoff spot, the relevant pace is the one being set by whoever is in 9th (all the Flames have to do is beat whoever is in 9th). When the Flames are in 9th or worse, then the relevant pace is being set by whoever is in 8th (because that's who you have to catch).
Right now, the Kings are in 9th and on a pace for 90.7 points. Anyone ahead of them is in, so that's the current pace to beat.
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