Flames have been winning those 'easy' games usually because they have that 'it' factor that is absent in many seasons - their will to work hard and stick to the structure game in and game out. Sure, there have been some flops, but this season I don't look at the 'gimme games' as a trap - I look at them as easy points for a change, whereas in the past when this team was legitimately strong, I did worry about those games.
Tough road to make the playoffs given schedules and how some teams are performing. However, Flames are in that 2nd wildcard spot by points percentage. This means that their own future is in their own hands. They don't NEED another team or two to lose more than they do. I prefer for them to be in that situation than hoping another team loses 2 or 3 more times than the Flames do until the end of the season. It is a a huge advantage when you control your own destiny.
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