Flames focusing hard on not thinking ahead to playoffs

Calgary Flames' Matt Bartkowski (44) is congratulated by Sean Monahan after scoring against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday, March 25, 2017, in St. Louis. The Flames won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo)No player or coach will tell you what they really think, even if they do have a preference when it comes to a first-round NHL playoff match-up.

Right now, as they return home from a three-game road trip and prepare for a four game home stand, the Calgary Flames are simply looking for that X. It’s the post-season defining marker next to their name in the standings and it could come as early as Wednesday, depending on a few different scenarios, including if the Flames beat the visiting Colorado…