"On March 15, 2025, the Anaheim Ducks had 65 points through 66 games. They had a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs, and sure enough they did not; Anaheim finished with 80 points, 16 behind the St. Louis Blues, who earned the second wild card. On March 15, 2026, the Ducks have 75 points through 66 games. They have a 98.2% chance of making the playoffs, and in fact are in second place in their division."
"After the game against Montreal, the Ducks will have 15 games remaining this season, including just four against teams currently in playoff position. How does that compare to their top Pacific Division competition? The Golden Knights also have 15 games remaining, with six against current playoff teams. The Edmonton Oilers take on the Nashville Predators on Sunday, then have 14 games thereafter, including eight against current playoff teams."
"Stathletes gives a slight edge to the Golden Knights; their 95.7 projected point total is ahead of the Ducks (95) and the Oilers (90.3). But this race may well come down to the very end of the season, as Anaheim and Edmonton both play on that day. Every team has fewer than 20 games left before the regular season concludes April 16."
The Anaheim Ducks have made a remarkable turnaround from missing the playoffs in 2025 with only 80 points to being in strong playoff contention in 2026 with 75 points through 66 games and a 98.2% playoff probability. Currently second in the Pacific Division, one point behind the Vegas Golden Knights, the Ducks face a challenging path to a division title. With 15 games remaining, including only four against current playoff teams, Anaheim has a favorable schedule compared to division rivals. The Golden Knights project to 95.7 points, while the Ducks are projected to 95 points. The race remains competitive with Edmonton also in contention, and the division title may be decided on the final day of the regular season on April 16.
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