What needs to happen for Calgary to make the playoffs?

The Flames have slim postseason odds with 20 games remaining. At 16-17-3, Calgary is technically two points back of Montreal for the fourth and final North Division playoff spot. A slightly closer look will reveal how difficult the team’s situation really is. We know this: the Flames need to go on a run to make things interesting. Breaking it down further, here’s what absolutely needs to happen for Calgary to sneak into the playoffs.

Prior to last Wednesday’s loss in Ottawa, the Flames had publicly targeted 16-7 in their final 23 games. With a win and two losses since, that target is down to 15-5, or a 0.750 points percentage down the stretch. Currently, The Athletic’s model has Calgary at a…