Predators scoreboard watch: Flickering Flames

by Dirk Hoag on Mar 28, 2010 1:39 PM EDT

While the playoffs appear to be a lock for the Nashville Predators, the question of which seed they'll earn in the Western Conference is still a very open question. With that in mind, let's keep an eye on the following games today:

Calgary @ Washington: The Flames still have a mathematical chance of making the postseason, but only the most optimistic observer would think they have a shot if they lose today against the high-flying Capitals.

Colorado @ San Jose: The Avalanche took it on the chin last night vs. Phoenix, and have slid downhill to the #8 position in the West. Can the Sharks keep them falling?

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I am watching CGY vs WSH on Center Ice right now...

and it’s 4 none CGY after the first….now that’s unexpected.

by hockeydekefreak on Mar 28, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

Not good!

I wanna clinch on Tuesday!

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Mar 28, 2010 3:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I think NHL.com stole your headline, Dirk.

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Mar 28, 2010 4:25 PM EDT reply actions

5 to 2 Flames after 2

by hockeydekefreak on Mar 28, 2010 4:39 PM EDT reply actions

I bed the Caps will win

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by Aditya T (smashville) on Mar 28, 2010 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions

5 to 3 now..

we all know how the caps can steal it in the third.

by hockeydekefreak on Mar 28, 2010 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Calgary wins 5 to 3

phooey

by hockeydekefreak on Mar 28, 2010 5:33 PM EDT reply actions

Avs lose though! So do the Blackhawks...

Pretty good set of results for the Preds. The Avs wasted one of their games in hand, and the Blackhawks blundered again against the Jackets.

Considering how poor/inconsistent Chicago has been since the Olympics (12 points taken out of 26: 5-6-2), could the Preds actually catch them? Sportsclubstats gives the odds at 0.1%; however, that was before Chicago bonked at home today. Admittedly, we’d have to have some wild results to make up the seven point gap. But let’s consider.

If the Preds win out (bringing us up to 104), the Blackhawks would need to get six points to win. Their remaining schedule is:

@ STL
@ MIN (2nd of back-to-back)
@ NJ
CGY
@ DAL
STL (2nd of back-to-back)
@ COL
DET

I like our chances. ;-)

by WestSideDrew on Mar 28, 2010 11:08 PM EDT reply actions