I’ve been drinking so maybe my logic is a little skewed, but this is how I see things.
The NHL insists on three point games, so the magic number should be in points, not in win/losses.
The Habs have 10 games left and have the possibility of earning 69 points. The flames currently have 45 points and own the tie breaker. That would make the Flames magic (points) number 24. A flames win brings the number down by 2, a Habs loss brings the number down by 2. 6 flames wins and 6 Habs losses, would put the flames tied in points with the Habs and eliminate them from contention. This is entirely possible.
The Canucks have the possibility of earning 71 points, making the flames magic (points) number 26 (assuming we have the tie breaker). So 6 flames wins and 7 Canucks losses puts us in the playoffs.
The flames need 6 or 7 wins and a little help to make the playoffs. Then stun the leafs and lap up the salty tears of the CBC/Sportsnet producers.
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