As the Flames and Sharks entered their last meeting, the standings were as follows:
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1. Winnipeg 38 GP = 50 pts
2. Calgary 39 GP = 50 pts
3. Vegas 42 GP = 50 pts
4. San Jose 40 GP = 49 pts
5. Nashville 40 GP = 48 pts
Entering tonight's game they are:
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1. Calgary 53 GP = 73 pts (+23 pts in 14 games)
2. Winnipeg 53 GP = 71 pts (+21 pts in 15 games)
3. San Jose 54 GP = 69 pts (+20 pts in 14 games)
4. Nashville 55 GP = 68 pts (+20 pts in 15 games)
5. Vegas 55 GP = 64 pts (+14 pts in 13 games)
Shows how dominant the Flames have been, how tight the race is still, and how much Vegas has fallen off.