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Originally Posted by Robbob
I know the magic number calculation figures the number to have 1 more point then the team so tie breakers aren't needed. In the Flames case, the tie breaker is their advantage.
I was looking at the standing and since the Flames have such a high RW, we are getting to that point where a couple teams the Flames can shave off .5 because the Flames have already clinched the first tie breaker (RW).
WPG if they won all their remaining game, even in regulation, they get to 97 points and tie the flames. Unfortunately for them, they finish the season with 36 RW, still 3 RW less then Calgary. So they can not pass the Flames and are eliminated.
I think this is another feather in the Flames cap, as they hold a 6 RW advantage on the closest pacific team (Oilers).
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You are correct about WPG, I updated their positioning