Folks, the Calgary Flames began the season with a simple goal: to be a playoff team. Heading into their final 10 games of the regular season, they’re on the verge of achieving that goal.
The Flames could qualify for the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs as early as this week. Let’s walk through the various things they can clinch as they march towards the end of the season.
Preamble
Here’s a quick rundown of how magic numbers and clinching scenarios work. The Flames have 97 points. When another team’s potential total points are less than 97 points – meaning that team cannot possibly tie the Flames in the standings – the Flames are guaranteed to finish ahead of them.