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Originally Posted by Macindoc
The problem with this theory is that the Flames have played more games against above average teams than they have played against below average teams. They have one of the easiest remaining schedules in the league.
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I know that many have said that in the past, but they've been playing (and losing to) a number of below average teams recently.
Has their strength of remaining schedule been updated recently?
To the extent that this is still correct, it bodes well for the Flames to go on a bit of a run.
Edit: I just checked, and found that as of Dec 29, 2019, the Flames had the third easiest schedule remaining. The winning percentage of teams remaining was 54.4%. The middle team was 56.4%, so it's not really a huge difference, and is likely based on the fact that they have more games left vs. their division opponents, which collectively (minus Calgary) come in at 51.6%. Calgary simply has more games than many teams against lesser teams because of the division they play in.