"You can't worry about what's ahead and just take things one step at a time," Milan Lucic said. "You look at our games as of late - we've had good starts and built off of that. As much as it's focusing on one game, you magnify it even more by having a good opening 20 minutes and carrying the momentum for the rest of the game.
"Having the same mentality in being direct and not messing around goes a long way in being successful as a group."
Flames Interim head coach Geoff Ward alluded to past experiences of coming off a long road trip as valuable learning tools for the club to reflect back on, as they prepare for Wednesday night tilt against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
"The focus of our team is in a great place where we need to be both mentally and physically," he said. "At the end of the day, we aren't worried playing at home or on the road, the bottom line is that it's another game with points at stake.
"We don't want to be passive, when guys have the chance to shoot, we want them to take it. If there isn't a play, don't force anything.
"Let's be direct play and play smart. That's the way to play this time of year."