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Mar 13, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (1) celebrate with teammates against the Pittsburgh Penguins at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Just One Win Away From Clinching Playoff Spot

Calgary Flames Potential Playoff Scenario: Facing the Anaheim Ducks

Calgary Flames: Battle of Alberta on the Horizon in mid-April?

Calgary Flames Make History With Win Over Defending Champs

Jan 11, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; San Jose Sharks players and Calgary Flames players are separated as Calgary Flames right wing Garnet Hathaway (64) and San Jose Sharks center Micheal Haley (38) exchange punches during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Potential Playoff Scenario: Facing the San Jose Sharks

Mar 9, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliot (1) celebrates hit shutout win with defenseman TJ Brodie (7) against the Montreal Canadiens at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames won 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Gaudreau’s Four Points Dominate Habs 5-0

Mar 3, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) celebrates his overtime goal over the Detroit Red Wings at Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames won 3-2 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Squeak Out Sixth Straight Over Detroit Red Wings

Apr 5, 2016; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ottawa Senators right wing Curtis Lazar (27) tries to control the puck following a shot on Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matthew Murray (30) in the second period at the Canadian Tire Centre. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Acquire Curtis Lazar and Another Mike From Senators

Mar 11, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman (6) warms up against the Arizona Coyotes at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames’ Dennis Wideman Willing to Waive No-Movement Clause

Jan 19, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Nashville Predators left wing Austin Watson (51) and Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) fight for position in front of Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson (31) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Nashville Predators won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames at Nashville Predators Preview and Predictions

Feb 1, 2017; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Minnesota Wild goalie Darcy Kuemper (35) and Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (1) during the warmup period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Potential Playoff Scenario: Facing the Minnesota Wild

Feb 7, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Calgary Flames coaches Paul Jerrard (left) and head coach Glen Gulutzen (middle) and Dave Cameron (right) talk with referee Wes McCauley (4) against the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime at the PPG PAINTS Arena. Calgary won 3-2 in a shootout. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: More Frustration Coming From The Officiating?

Nov 20, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (right) shakes hands with goalie Chad Johnson (31) after the game against the Detroit Red Wings at Joe Louis Arena. Flames won 3-2. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Will Be Using Win-And-Start Goaltending Method

Nov 12, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Sam Bennett (93) controls the puck against the New York Rangers during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. New York Rangers won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Will They Be Trading Their Highest-Ever Draft Pick?

Calgary Flames Defensemen at the Mid-Season Mark

Dec 14, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) controls the puck during the warmup period against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Matthew Tkachuk at the Halfway Mark

Dec 29, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Sean Monahan (23) during the face off against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Anaheim Ducks won 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Sean Monahan At The Halfway Mark

Dec 16, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goalie Chad Johnson (31) guards his net against the Columbus Blue Jackets during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: What’s Going On With Chad Johnson?

Dec 16, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Troy Brouwer (36) screens in front of Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Sergei Bobrovsky (72) during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Columbus Blue Jackets won 4-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: The Injury Bug Is Making Rounds Again

Nov 12, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) on his way to the dressing room after the warmup period against the New York Rangers at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Johnny Gaudreau Compared To His Draft Year

Dec 8, 2016; Glendale, AZ, USA; The Calgary Flames celebrate after defeating the Arizona Coyotes 2-1 ion overtime at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Slowly And Quietly Climbing Up The Standings

Dec 6, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Calgary Flames right wing Kris Versteeg (10) and defenseman TJ Brodie (7) and right wing Troy Brouwer (36) and center Sean Monahan (23) and left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrate Monahan

Calgary Flames Special Teams: Nothing Short Of Excellent Lately

Nov 16, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk (19) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Calgary Flames won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Matthew Tkachuk At The Quarter Mark

Nov 10, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) celebrates his goal with teammates in front of Dallas Stars goalie Kari Lehtonen (32) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Penalty Kill Starting To Look Hopeful

Oct 14, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Johnny Gaudreau (13) takes the ice against Edmonton Oilers before the game at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: How They’re Doing Without Johnny Gaudreau

Nov 28, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Calgary Flames goalie Brian Elliott (1) makes a save on a shot by New York Islanders left wing Josh Bailey (12) during the second period at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Goalie Brian Elliott Fighting For Starter Again

Nov 12, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Rangers center Derek Stepan (21) celebrates his goal with teammates against the Calgary Flames during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: Where They Would Be If Special Teams Were Better

Nov 18, 2016; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman TJ Brodie (7) clears the puck away from Chicago Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (16) during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames Defense In Some Scoring Slumps