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With three games remaining in their season, the Calgary Flames continue to control their playoff destiny, but the race is coming down to the wire, with the Winnipeg Jets finishing strong and the Los Angeles Kings at par with the Flames in the points race (but currently sitting out due to tiebreakers).

Today, we take a look at what the race looks like heading into tonight’s games. There are five possible outcomes for the Flames, the first two being long shots. Here are Calgary’s playoff possibilities:

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Second place, Pacific Division

Do they need help? Yes

Minimum requirement: The Flames need to go at least 2-0-1 in final three games, with Vancouver losing out. At home. To the Arizona Coyotes and Edmonton Oilers.

First Wild Card

Do they need help? Yes

Minimum requirement: At least a 2-1 record, if Minnesota loses out (the Wild are on a three-game road trip, with dates in Chicago, Nashville and St. Louis). The Flames would also need to finish in front of the Winnipeg Jets.