While I'd prefer Flames playing a team like the Coyotes or the Wild, I have no problem playing Vegas if Flames end up second in the division. The x-factor with Vegas has always been Fleury, but they're just running the guy ragged, so who knows if he loses steam by the time playoffs start. The rest of the team doesn't scare me. Flames can go toe to toe with them no problem.
As mentioned though, it'd be preferable to finish first just for the sole reason of Vegas and San Jose playing each other, and one of them seeing an early exit.
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