The Playoff Hunt. Flames Vs Wild Vs Blues

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

That's my hope. 2/3 and maybe the Blues stumble against some of the better teams they play after the Preds. And perhaps they further shrink the gap between them and Minny.

[topfiverecords]

Originally Posted by TrentCrimmIndependent

That's my hope. 2/3 and maybe the Blues stumble against some of the better teams they play after the Preds. And perhaps they further shrink the gap between them and Minny.

Too bad the Preds probably blew their two surprise wins against Toronto and Carolina this week.

[Samonadreau]

After the next 3 games, the opp pt% is going to drasticacly swing in the Flames favour.

[TrentCrimmIndependent]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

Too bad the Preds probably blew their two surprise wins against Toronto and Carolina this week.

Yup. I expect less than nothing from them.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

If the Flames can win 2/3 then we will have in effect tied the Blues in the standings, and likely push past them due to the tie breaker.

It's just hard due to the fact our next three are among the most difficult of the rest of the schedule.

Those aren't really the 3 games in hand though...you kind of have to look at it holistically.

Wild (5 home / 5 road) :

2 Bottom 10 Games: Sharks, Ducks
2 Top 10 Games: Capitals, Stars
6 Push (Middle 12) Games: Devils x 2, Rangers, Islanders, Flames, Canucks

Blues (4 home / 5 road) :

4 Bottom 10 Games: Predators, Red Wings, Penguins, Kraken
4 Top 10 Games: Oilers, Jets, Avalanche x 2
1 Push (Middle 12) Game: Utah (who likely are eliminated by the time they play)

Flames (6 home / 6 road):

4 Bottom 10 Games: 2 x Sharks, 2 x Ducks
6 Top 10 Games: Oilers, Avs, Stars, Knights x 2 , Kings
2 Push (Middle 12) Games: Wild, Utah

So it's kind of interesting.

Flames game in hand against the Blues are all in games against top 10 teams / Push teams. Both teams play bottom 10 teams 4 times over the stretch.

Minnesota is interesting because they might have the worst schedule mix...6 games against teams in the playoff race that probably have the most to play for this time of year.

If Flames go...3-1-0 against the bottom 10, 3-3-0 against the top 10, and 1-0-1 against the push teams...that will be close.

7-4-1 finish would leave them with 94 points

Let's do something similar for the Blues...

3-1-0 against the bottom 10, 2-2-0 against the top 10, and 1-0 against the push teams.

That's 5-3-1 and a 94 point finish.

The Wild become the team you really need to slump in that scenario. really need the Wild to go 4-5-1 in their final 10 games...and that would have them at 94 points.

The streaks from the Blues and Flames have moved the playoff line from looking like it would be 91 points a week ago to more like 94 points now.

[SuperMatt18]

Should add that right now the Flames record against the top teams they play is:

Vegas: 0-2-0
Colorado: 0-2-0
Dallas: 0-1-1
Oilers: 1-1-1
Kings: 2-0-0

They really need to figure out how to get points against Vegas, Dallas, or Colorado to have a shot here.

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Should add that right now the Flames record against the top teams they play is:

Vegas: 0-2-0
Colorado: 0-2-0
Dallas: 0-1-1
Oilers: 1-1-1
Kings: 2-0-0

They really need to figure out how to get points against Vegas, Dallas, or Colorado to have a shot here.

I hope the standings start to settle out regarding seeding and home ice for the playoffs and some of those teams start resting players. It's still so tight there. It could happen for the last 2 against Vegas and the last game against L.A. though.

[YyjFlames]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Those aren't really the 3 games in hand though...you kind of have to look at it holistically.

Wild (5 home / 5 road) :

2 Bottom 10 Games: Sharks, Ducks
2 Top 10 Games: Capitals, Stars
6 Push (Middle 12) Games: Devils x 2, Rangers, Islanders, Flames, Canucks

Blues (4 home / 5 road) :

4 Bottom 10 Games: Predators, Red Wings, Penguins, Kraken
4 Top 10 Games: Oilers, Jets, Avalanche x 2
1 Push (Middle 12) Game: Utah (who likely are eliminated by the time they play)

Flames (6 home / 6 road):

4 Bottom 10 Games: 2 x Sharks, 2 x Ducks
6 Top 10 Games: Oilers, Avs, Stars, Knights x 2 , Kings
2 Push (Middle 12) Games: Wild, Utah

So it's kind of interesting.

Flames game in hand against the Blues are all in games against top 10 teams / Push teams. Both teams play bottom 10 teams 4 times over the stretch.

Minnesota is interesting because they might have the worst schedule mix...6 games against teams in the playoff race that probably have the most to play for this time of year.

If Flames go...3-1-0 against the bottom 10, 3-3-0 against the top 10, and 1-0-1 against the push teams...that will be close.

7-4-1 finish would leave them with 94 points

Let's do something similar for the Blues...

3-1-0 against the bottom 10, 2-2-0 against the top 10, and 1-0 against the push teams.

That's 5-3-1 and a 94 point finish.

The Wild become the team you really need to slump in that scenario. really need the Wild to go 4-5-1 in their final 10 games...and that would have them at 94 points.

The streaks from the Blues and Flames have moved the playoff line from looking like it would be 91 points a week ago to more like 94 points now.

You've also got to consider that even though St Louis ends it's season against two teams likely out of the playoffs, those two teams aren't resting any of their regulars, as it's their last two games--and I'm sure they'd love to play spoiler to a playoff hopeful.

Minny is kind of in the same boat, playing Calgary, Vancouver, Anaheim. Calgary and Vancouver may both be fighting for playoffs and Anaheim will probably want to end the season on a high -- especially if it means knocking off Minnesota.

Calgary's last two games are against Vegas and LA, who are both firmly in the playoffs and unless home ice is at stake, both teams may be willing to rest guys.

Certainly an interesting last few weeks as long as Calgary keeps playing well.

[Enoch Root]

Originally Posted by SuperMatt18

Should add that right now the Flames record against the top teams they play is:

Vegas: 0-2-0
Colorado: 0-2-0
Dallas: 0-1-1
Oilers: 1-1-1
Kings: 2-0-0

They really need to figure out how to get points against Vegas, Dallas, or Colorado to have a shot here.

Yup, for me, that's the issue: they have to find a way to beat VGS, COL and DAL, to have a chance.

Tough, but since it is unlikely, they'll probably do it (then lose to SJS)

[Goriders]

Think the Flames will have to win 8 out of 12.

[Caged Great]

Updated

Relevant games tonight.

Utah @ Tampa Bay
Washington @ Minnesota
St. Louis @ Nashville
Dallas @ Calgary
Edmonton @ Seattle

[Snuffleupagus]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Updated

Relevant games tonight.

Utah @ Tampa Bay
Washington @ Minnesota
St. Louis @ Nashville
Dallas @ Calgary
Edmonton @ Seattle

Nashville needs to grow a pair, 3rd worst record, last in goals with a team full of stars that many picked to compete this year, show some pride down the stretch you pussies

[Tsawwassen]

Just like jg13 posted with Utah, I think we can add the Oilers to this now.

We're 8 points behind them with 1 game in hand and the head to head this Sat. night! The Oilers are depleted with their darling all star players injured. They can be caught.

[Tsawwassen]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Updated

Relevant games tonight.

Utah @ Tampa Bay
Washington @ Minnesota
St. Louis @ Nashville
Dallas @ Calgary
Edmonton @ Seattle

Secondary game would be Los Angeles @ Colorado

[Strange Brew]

Next two games against Dallas on back end of a B2B and Oilers with injuries. Huge opportunity for the Flames.

[Canada 02]

As early as this weekend the Wild may add Zeev Buium to there blueline and the Blues may add Jimmy Snuggerud. Both would be big talent upgrades on depth spots of each roster

[blankall]

Originally Posted by Snuffleupagus

Nashville needs to grow a pair, 3rd worst record, last in goals with a team full of stars that many picked to compete this year, show some pride down the stretch you pussies

The Blues' easiest opponent left this year. A Blues loss here could throw them into a skid and finally end their red hot record for the past couple of months. Hopefully, the Blues underestimate the Preds and come out flat.

[Manhattanboy]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

As early as this weekend the Wild may add Zeev Buium to there blueline and the Blues may add Jimmy Snuggerud. Both would be big talent upgrades on depth spots of each roster

Zeev B was a player I really wanted on the Flames.

[jonesy]

Originally Posted by Canada 02

As early as this weekend the Wild may add Zeev Buium to there blueline and the Blues may add Jimmy Snuggerud. Both would be big talent upgrades on depth spots of each roster

Those are some fantastic sounding names.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Honestly at this point watching a bit of the Blues over this streak they actually look like a contending hockey team. They kinda just deserve to make it.

Wild are sputtering, though, with their injuries. So I guess there's a hope and a prayer that their spot is available.