To get to the Western Conference Finals, they just have to beat two of Edmonton, Los Angeles, or Dallas. They should be able to do that, and I think anything less can fairly count as a disappointment (and a calamity if they were to lose to Edmonton in the second round).
Whoever gets through the other half of the draw will have to either be the Avs, or beat the Avs. Either way, no shame in losing a well-fought series to a team like that.
So, anything beyond making the third round is gravy IMO. That said, I wouldn't be particularly thrilled to lose to the Lightning again if the Flames make the final...
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