A month ago, the Calgary Flames were considered a relative long shot to qualify for the 2017 Stanley Cup playoffs. While they haven’t necessarily stamped their ticket to the post-season dance, they’ve done a lot to cement their place in that conversation. Not only that, they’re currently – improbably – in the mix for the divisional playoff spot.
Right now, the most likely playoff scenarios on Sports Club Stats have the Flames finishing second or third in the Pacific or in the first wildcard position (which would have them start the playoffs against San Jose, a Pacific team).