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Analyzing Calgary’s stretch drive and playoff push

The trade deadline has come and gone, which leaves the Flames have 18 games to determine exactly who and what they are. In a year plagued with inconsistency, Calgary holds down a playoff spot with just over a month to go. Now that they know who’s staying and who’s going, let’s dive into the stretch drive as this team looks to do something they haven’t done in a decade: qualify for the postseason in consecutive years.

The schedule

With two games to go in each of February and April, much of what the Flames do will be determined by the 14 they play in March.