Blues, Wild Secure Playoffs; Flames Eliminated

The Calgary Flames narrowly missed out on the playoffs despite a valiant effort, being officially eliminated after wins by the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild. The Flames, who had a chance to clinch a playoff berth after beating the San Jose Sharks 5-2, needed additional losses from these teams. Despite the disappointment, the season is seen as successful due to the emergence of young players like goalie Dustin Wolf, who is a rookie of the year contender. Flames players and staff have expressed pride in their team's resilience and are setting higher expectations for next season. Yegor Sharangovich and Matt Coronato were key contributors in recent games, highlighting their potential for future success.