Now they must contend with three consecutive games against clubs fighting for the Stanley Cup as they continue their own battle for postseason play.
"We know what their strengths are," Ducks coach Randy Carlyle said. "They're a hockey club that's surprising a lot of people. They've got lots of depth throughout their lineup. … They've got lots of youth and they're playing a high-tempo game, and we have to be on the right side of the puck more often than not."
The Flames sit four points behind the Ducks, and the Jets have a steady grip on a playoff berth with 94 points, 10 more than the Ducks.