There will be no reflection, pre-game speeches, or sentimentality ahead of the biggest game for the Calgary Flames in three seasons.

The club is once again in a must-win situation when they host the Vegas Golden Knights in their last home game of the year on Tuesday night.

The Flames also need Minnesota to lose in regulation and St. Louis to lose in any fashion or win in overtime or by shootout to extend their season. Calgary’s game in Los Angeles on Thursday only matters if Tuesday’s conditions are met.

If the Flames and Blues are tied at the end of the season but St. Louis wins in overtime or shootout on Tuesday, Calgary would have the regulation wins tiebreaker and advance to the postseason.

“Not even needed,” forward Nazem Kadri said Tuesday when asked if a pre-game speech is necessary. “If you........

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