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Finger Cookin · 11-23-2017, 08:15 AM

With just over a quarter of the season done, the Flames stand 3rd in the Pacific. Tied in points with the Canucks for the first wildcard, but in third due to having a game in hand. Teams 8 through 13 in the conference are all only 2 points back of the Flames, with most having played the same 21 games as the Flames, a couple of teams (SJ and COL) with a game in hand, and DAL having played one more game.

Playoff chances wise, the Flames start the season with a 53.33% (8 out 15 teams qualify) chance of making the playoffs. At just past the quarter way point, the Flames now stand a 46.7% chance (weighted) or a 59.6% chance (coin flip) chance of making the playoffs. They haven't made any ground, but they haven't dug a hole either. In fact, if the remaining 3/4 play out the exact same way, the Flames will finish with 96-97 points, which should all but guarantee playoff hockey in April.

There's been bumps along the way and there have been some amazing stretches of incredible hockey by several players. Ultimately, the Flames are right in the thick of it so far and just need to keep doing what they've been doing so far to ensure they're in the playoffs at the end of the season.

Some team stats rankings beyond the standings:

Points %: 0.595 (10th)
GF/G: 2.86 (T-16th)
GA/G: 3.05 (T-19th)
PP%: 21.6% (T-11th)
PK%: 72.6% (31st)
SF/G: 31.9 (14th)
SA/G: 33.1 (25th)
FO%: 49.0% (22nd)
SAT% (5 on 5): 51.81% (8th)
OZS% (5 on 5): 50.73% (15th)
S% + SV% (5 on 5): 1003 (15th)

The recent hot streaks have brought the team scoring up to respectable levels. Goals to concentrate on for the rest of the season are tightening up defensively and improving the woeful penalty killing.

11-23-2017, 08:15 AM	#1
Finger Cookin Franchise Player Join Date: Jun 2014 Exp:	Quarter point of season and US Thanksgiving - standings so far With just over a quarter of the season done, the Flames stand 3rd in the Pacific. Tied in points with the Canucks for the first wildcard, but in third due to having a game in hand. Teams 8 through 13 in the conference are all only 2 points back of the Flames, with most having played the same 21 games as the Flames, a couple of teams (SJ and COL) with a game in hand, and DAL having played one more game. Playoff chances wise, the Flames start the season with a 53.33% (8 out 15 teams qualify) chance of making the playoffs. At just past the quarter way point, the Flames now stand a 46.7% chance (weighted) or a 59.6% chance (coin flip) chance of making the playoffs. They haven't made any ground, but they haven't dug a hole either. In fact, if the remaining 3/4 play out the exact same way, the Flames will finish with 96-97 points, which should all but guarantee playoff hockey in April. There's been bumps along the way and there have been some amazing stretches of incredible hockey by several players. Ultimately, the Flames are right in the thick of it so far and just need to keep doing what they've been doing so far to ensure they're in the playoffs at the end of the season. Some team stats rankings beyond the standings: Points %: 0.595 (10th) GF/G: 2.86 (T-16th) GA/G: 3.05 (T-19th) PP%: 21.6% (T-11th) PK%: 72.6% (31st) SF/G: 31.9 (14th) SA/G: 33.1 (25th) FO%: 49.0% (22nd) SAT% (5 on 5): 51.81% (8th) OZS% (5 on 5): 50.73% (15th) S% + SV% (5 on 5): 1003 (15th) The recent hot streaks have brought the team scoring up to respectable levels. Goals to concentrate on for the rest of the season are tightening up defensively and improving the woeful penalty killing.