The Calgary Flames status regarding postseason contention depends entirely on the specific date and current standing of the ongoing NHL regular season and playoff bracket. During the conclusion of the regular season or the depths of the spring Stanley Cup playoffs, teams either secure their spot, battle for a wild card berth, or find themselves mathematically eliminated from playoff contention based on points accumulated in the standings. When a team fails to secure enough wins or falls too far behind their divisional competitors and wild card contenders with only a handful of games remaining, they are officially eliminated from hoisting the championship trophy that year. To get the absolute most current, real-time update on whether the Calgary Flames have been eliminated from the playoff picture, checking the official NHL standings page or sports news networks will provide the precise, up-to-the-minute status of their current campaign.