[sandorski]

Choban Choban:

Can we change this to Calgary now 1st in Northwest Division (again)?

Why? Canucks regain it tomorrow.

[TattoodGirl]

sandorski sandorski:

Choban Choban:

Can we change this to Calgary now 1st in Northwest Division (again)?

Why? Canucks regain it tomorrow.

[Tman1]

Calgary pooped on by the Wild 4-0.

[mtbr]

Tman1 Tman1:

Calgary pooped on by the Wild 4-0.

[Choban]

mtbr mtbr:

Tman1 Tman1:

Calgary pooped on by the Wild 4-0.

The Wild had to get 1 win out of 6 games against us this season, unfortunatly it came when standings are a question.
Go Flames tonight and we'll lock the 1st place in the division.
See you in the post season.

[Choban]

Nice game last night, Not fond of the end result.
Luongo stood on his head.
We'll lock it up on Friday.

[N_Fiddledog]

Both teams have 2 games left, and neither is against each other, don't they? Wouldn't Calgary need two wins to get a lock?

Aren't they in a tie right now in the standings? Calgary gets first if it's tied at the end by virtue of most actual wins. That's the way I understand it. Am I wrong?

[hurley_108]

N_Fiddledog N_Fiddledog:

Both teams have 2 games left, and neither is against each other, don't they? Wouldn't Calgary need two wins to get a lock?

Calgary'll get 'em, they're both against the Oilers. Buncha sucks...

[Choban]

N_Fiddledog N_Fiddledog:

Both teams have 2 games left, and neither is against each other, don't they? Wouldn't Calgary need two wins to get a lock?

Aren't they in a tie right now in the standings? Calgary gets first if it's tied at the end by virtue of most actual wins. That's the way I understand it. Am I wrong?

If Calgary gets 1 more win they lock due to the # of games won compared to OT games. So currently standings are CGY in 3rd with 96 points in 45 wins, Van in 5th with 96 points in 43 wins.
Ties are broken by games played first then wins

[N_Fiddledog]

Choban Choban:

N_Fiddledog N_Fiddledog:

Both teams have 2 games left, and neither is against each other, don't they? Wouldn't Calgary need two wins to get a lock?

Aren't they in a tie right now in the standings? Calgary gets first if it's tied at the end by virtue of most actual wins. That's the way I understand it. Am I wrong?

If Calgary gets 1 more win they lock due to the # of games won compared to OT games. So currently standings are CGY in 3rd with 96 points in 45 wins, Van in 5th with 96 points in 43 wins.
Ties are broken by games played first then wins

I think I understand what you're saying but I'm still confused.

Calgary has 2 games remaining, back to back, Friday, and Saturday against Edmonton.

Vancouver has 2 games remaining against LA Thursday, and Colorado Saturday.

Currently both teams have 96 points. If Calgary wins the game on Friday, but loses the game on Saturday they will have 98 points to end the season with.

If Vancouver wins both games they will have 100 points.

How would the rules of a tie in points come into play in that situation? They would not be tied. Vancouver would end the season 2 points in the lead.

To lock up home ice advantage won't Calgary have to win both games in Edmonton providing Vancouver wins tomorrow against LA?

[Choban]

You are correct Fiddledog, gotta hope the Knuckleheads lose at least 1 of their next games

[Hyack]

All it really boils down to is the Canucks need to score 1 more point than Calgary in the next 2 games.

[N_Fiddledog]

Choban Choban:

You are correct Fiddledog, gotta hope the Knuckleheads lose at least 1 of their next games

Aha, I get it now. You are assuming Vancouver will blow it against LA tomorrow when you say Calgary only needs 1 game to clinch.

To which I respond. Oh yeah...we'll see.