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Originally Posted by topfiverecords
They already know what they have to do.
The only thing knowing the other results would change is put them in a position where they might as well mail the third period in.
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No, they don’t know exactly what they need until the other games are finished.
If STL wins in OT, Calgary then knows they need to win in regulation and would pull the goalie if in a tied game. If STL loses in OT, CGY win wouldn’t have to be in regulation. If STL loses in regulation, CGY could actually lose in OT and still get thru on Thursday with a win.
Having the other games end before the third period gives the Flames an advantage they wouldn’t have had if they started before the STL game.