I just wanted to add to the discussion so here are the
likely opponents in the first round for the Flames based on the schedule they have:
Central Opponent ~ 94.64%
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NSH - 34.4%
MIN - 22.8%
DAL - 19.5%
STL - 15.3%
WPG - 2.7%
Pacific Opponent ~ 5.36%
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VGK - 2.3%
LAK - 1.5%
EDM - 1.1%
VAN - 0.5%
So I guess that's not really news, but there's only about a 1/20 chance(weighted schedule) that we get to play a team from the pacific in the first round.