"Anaheim plays the St. Louis Blues on Sunday, and it could open up a three-point standings lead on Vegas with a W (and a Vegas loss). Beyond that game, the Ducks have 19 games left in the campaign; they play the Oilers one more time (March 28) but have completed their slate against the Knights. Of those 19 remaining games, Anaheim plays against a team currently in playoff position just five times."
"The Knights have 18 games left after the Sunday tilt against the Oilers, and 10 of them are against current playoff teams, including two more against Edmonton (March 26 and April 4). They also face the juggernaut Avalanche once and the near-juggernaut Dallas Stars twice."
"As for the Oilers, they also have 18 games left after Sunday, and also have 10 of those against teams in a playoff spot right now. They only have to play Dallas once ... but have to play Colorado twice, as well as the Atlantic-leading Lightning."
The NHL schedule features four significant matchups on Sunday, with the Pacific Division race taking center stage. The Anaheim Ducks currently hold the No. 1 spot in the division and can extend their lead with a win against St. Louis while Vegas loses to Edmonton. The Ducks possess a notable scheduling advantage, facing only five playoff-positioned teams in their remaining 19 games. In contrast, both Vegas and Edmonton have 18 games remaining with 10 each against current playoff teams, including multiple matchups against strong opponents like Colorado and Dallas. The Ducks' easier path gives them an edge in the playoff race as teams approach the April 16 season conclusion.
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