Flames vs Blues: Lottery Odds & Playoff Hopes

Here's more Calgary Flames news for March 18th.

The Calgary Flames return home tonight to face the St. Louis Blues in the opener of

a 6-game homestand.

The Flames sit at 26 wins, 34 losses, and 7 overtime losses for 59 points while the Blues

have 27 wins, 30 losses, and 10 overtime losses with 64 points.

This matchup carries weight, with lottery odds on the line for Calgary and a slim playoff

push for St. Louis.

After 5 tough road games, the Flames are banged up, but leaning on young talent to grind

out results.

They've managed just 2 wins in their last 6 since the trade deadline.

Yet players like their rookies have shown promise amid the offensive.

Struggles

Meanwhile, the Blues trail the final wildcard spot by 7 points in the West, clinging to fading

hopes.

They need a streak of victories and some help from rivals to extend their season beyond

game 82.

Both teams deal with key injuries, including several Flames forwards and defense men out,

plus one top Blues sideline.

Stad showed the middling at best, with Calgary edging penalty kills but lagging on power plays,

and St. Louis slightly ahead in points percentage.

The Blues hold a 2-0 edge and head-to-head play this year, and aim for the sweep tonight

at 7.30pm mountain time.

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