I’ve been accused, or praised, that I often go over-board finding a positive in a negative.

After the Flames have been shutout on consecutive nights — 2-0 at Pittsburgh and 5-0 at Columbus, this may be the ultimate reach.

But here goes.

The last time the Flames were blanked in back-to-back games, they would end the season playing Game 7 in the Stanley Cup finals in 2003-04.

The only whimper of a Stanley Cup final for this season was uttered early in Wednesday’s contest at Pittsburgh.  As in, wouldn’t it be nice to have a series later against the Penguins. That could only happen in the Cup finals.

There were no comments about the Cup finals in the aftermath of Thursday’s 5-0 whipping in Columbus.

In fact, the only playoff talk was by Bluejacket fans as they exited their home arena. Some heard to say “I hope we play Calgary in the playoffs. We can beat them.”

If the post-season were to start tonight it would the Flames and ‘Jackets in first round series.  That would more-than-likely be the case if the Flames win the NW Division pennant.

That seemingly sure thing a month ago is now tenuous.

Like the cat with 9 lives the Flames got another break Thursday.  After the Calgary loss, the attention turned to the Vancouver at St. Louis.  With the Blues winning 3-2, the Flame lead remained 3 points.

The Canucks can reduce it to one with a win Friday at last place Colorado.

It would be more positive to the Flames if the Canucks lose again.

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