The Flames were the second seed in the
Western Conference for the second year in a row, however their playoff frustration would continue as they were once again defeated in seven games, this time by the
San Jose Sharks. It was a high scoring series, as the Flames set a team record for most goals in a playoff series (35), while the two teams combined for an NHL record for most goals in a seven-game series (61). The Flames tied an NHL record for most shorthanded goals in a series (5), while their nine goals in game three tied a franchise record for goals in a game. Theo Fleury led the team tying a team record for goals in one series (7), while setting a new mark for points (14). Head coach
Dave King would end up losing his job over this playoff loss. He was replaced by Pierre Page in the summer. The Flames game 5 victory would prove to be their last playoff win until
2004 - a span of nine years, as the Flames would lose their next seven playoff games, sandwiched between a stretch of seven straight non-playoff seasons. ==Schedule and results==