Flames in trouble in tight West race
The Flames still hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference despite having lost two straight games, including a 4-3 defeat to league-leading Vancouver on Saturday. But the Flames' hold on that position is tenuous at best as they're tied with Phoenix, Los Angeles and Chicago with 81 points.
Calgary has played at least two or three games more than the teams they're concerned about in the West.
The Coyotes could move two points ahead Sunday night with a win over Anaheim. Then again, the Ducks could make things even tighter by making it a four-way tie at 81 points with a victory, which would drop Calgary to ninth based on the Ducks having games in hand.
But this isn't anything new for Calgary (36-26-9),Publique anuncios sobre Bvlgari replika watches gratis. which has been everywhere from fifth to eighth over the last 10 days.
The Flames, who have endured consecutive losses in regulation for the first time since Jan. 3rd and 5th, face an important contest Tuesday night when they host Phoenix.
The Coyotes beat Calgary earlier this week for the third time this season.
"We've got to watch other teams play and we most likely will be out of a playoff spot when we play our next game,authenticpatekphilippewatches at discount prices from SwissLuxury." Flames captain Jarome Iginla admitted. "But we were there a week or two ago too."
Calgary's 44 points since Dec. 31 is a major turnaround for a team that was second-last in the conference. The Canucks (48 points), New Jersey Devils (44) and Calgary have been the NHL's hottest teams since the start of 2011.
But Calgary must sustain the win-two-out-of-three pace it set for itself Dec. 23 or all that work will be for nought.
"This time of year, you never want to lose back-to-back games," forward David Moss said. "If you have a slipup,Newest design edhardyhatssalesonline, see large image for newest design . you want to get right back at it and get back in the win column.
"Especially where we're at right now, we can't really afford to slip too much more. We're definitely going to have to buckle down here. We need points. We've got 11 games left. We're going to have to win the majority of those to gives ourselves a chance.FTC watchesblogs are not just a pastime anymore. It starts Tuesday versus Phoenix and we go from there."
Calgary hosts Colorado on Thursday before embarking on a crucial road trip through Anaheim, L.A. and San Jose.
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The Flames still hold the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference despite having lost two straight games, including a 4-3 defeat to league-leading Vancouver on Saturday. But the Flames' hold on that position is tenuous at best as they're tied with Phoenix, Los Angeles and Chicago with 81 points.
Calgary has played at least two or three games more than the teams they're concerned about in the West.
The Coyotes could move two points ahead Sunday night with a win over Anaheim. Then again, the Ducks could make things even tighter by making it a four-way tie at 81 points with a victory, which would drop Calgary to ninth based on the Ducks having games in hand.
But this isn't anything new for Calgary (36-26-9),Publique anuncios sobre Bvlgari replika watches gratis. which has been everywhere from fifth to eighth over the last 10 days.
The Flames, who have endured consecutive losses in regulation for the first time since Jan. 3rd and 5th, face an important contest Tuesday night when they host Phoenix.
The Coyotes beat Calgary earlier this week for the third time this season.
"We've got to watch other teams play and we most likely will be out of a playoff spot when we play our next game,authenticpatekphilippewatches at discount prices from SwissLuxury." Flames captain Jarome Iginla admitted. "But we were there a week or two ago too."
Calgary's 44 points since Dec. 31 is a major turnaround for a team that was second-last in the conference. The Canucks (48 points), New Jersey Devils (44) and Calgary have been the NHL's hottest teams since the start of 2011.
But Calgary must sustain the win-two-out-of-three pace it set for itself Dec. 23 or all that work will be for nought.
"This time of year, you never want to lose back-to-back games," forward David Moss said. "If you have a slipup,Newest design edhardyhatssalesonline, see large image for newest design . you want to get right back at it and get back in the win column.
"Especially where we're at right now, we can't really afford to slip too much more. We're definitely going to have to buckle down here. We need points. We've got 11 games left. We're going to have to win the majority of those to gives ourselves a chance.FTC watchesblogs are not just a pastime anymore. It starts Tuesday versus Phoenix and we go from there."
Calgary hosts Colorado on Thursday before embarking on a crucial road trip through Anaheim, L.A. and San Jose.
"We've got to find a way to beat those teams above us,Old School L A Kings newerahatsshop for Old School L A Kings New Era Hats." Calgary defenceman Cory Sarich said. "We haven't done that in our last few tries."
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