After a big win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, the Flames face the St. Louis Blues in game one of a two-game set, with the other scheduled for Thursday. Considering how tight the Western Conference wildcard race is,

Flames defender Kevin Bahl tries to locate the puck as Blues goalie Jordan Binnington gets ready for a shot in the second period of a game against the Calgary Flames

The Flames and the Blues met Tuesday night for the first of two games in three days in The Show-Me State, the home side drawing first blood in a 2-1 victory. Coming into the tilt, the Flames were in the second Wildcard playoff spot in the Western Conference,

The Blues dug in a game they had to have; Parayko was in beast mode; fourth line contributes more than just grit