Now they need the Edmonton Oilers to beat the Montreal Canadiens in regulation time twice to end the year – on Monday and again on Wednesday – for a chance at the playoffs.
The Flames, who are eight points behind Montreal for the final playoff spot in the North Division, also need to win their remaining four games against the division-worst Canucks. We put ourselves in a terrible position, to be honest, said Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk, who scored and added two assists versus Ottawa. We just have to win and pray. That’s all we can do tomorrow (Monday). Never thought we’d root for Edmonton, but we need them to win these.
Three-point nights for Gaudreau, Tkachuk keeps Flames alive in playoff race
Ottawa Senators goalie Anton Forsberg, right, of Sweden, is scored on by Calgary Flames Mikael Backlund, of Sweden, during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Sunday, May 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Larry MacDougal May 09, 2021 - 8:19 PM
CALGARY - Itâs not a position the Calgary Flames wanted to be in, but they find themselves cheering for their provincial rivals for the remainder of the season.
The Flames kept their slim playoff hopes alive with a 6-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Sunday night.
Now they need the Edmonton Oilers to beat the Montreal Canadiens in regulation time twice to end the year â on Monday and again on Wednesday â for a chance at the playoffs.
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Flames aim to keep flickering playoff hopes alive vs. Senators
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Somehow, the Calgary Flames are still alive in their quest to earn a playoff berth.
Heading into Sunday s home clash with the red-hot Ottawa Senators, the Flames (22-26-3, 47 points) must win their final five games and need the Montreal Canadiens to lose their final two games of the season in regulation. The big thing is to win games, Flames center Sean Monahan said. We re still not out of it, still a chance and (Sunday) we need to win a game. That mindset has got to be there throughout the rest of the year. Regardless of what happens, we ve got to be a confident group and not give up. We ve got to win games.
1. LAST TIME OUT
For the second time in three weeks, the Battle of Alberta was played entirely on Calgary s terms.
The Flames got off to a great start, scored the game s opening goal, didn t wilt when the Oilers pushed back, and applied all sorts of pressure right to the buzzer as they skated to a 3-1 victory on Thursday at Rogers Place.
Elias Lindholm scored twice, while Dillon Dube added the insurance and Jacob Markstrom made 27 saves, as the Flames pulled (temporarily) to within four points of the final playoff spot.
The Flames are now 6-3 in their last nine games as they look to chase down the Montreal Canadiens, who picked up a 5-3 win over the Jets last night to regain their six-point cushion.