Despite not clinching a playoff spot on their first try Wednesday night, the Calgary Flames are almost certainly going to be postseason bound. Beyond that, though, is very much unknown. The Flames could realistically play one of six teams in the first round of the playoffs, with four more likely than the rest. But is there a desired round one matchup for Calgary? Well, knowing how wide open the Western Conference has been this season, that question is really difficult to answer.
When the Flames made the playoffs two seasons ago, they somehow drew the best possible matchup despite finishing eighth in the conference.