Ducks Aim to Secure Playoff Spot, Break Canucks Drought

With the Stanley Cup Playoffs imminent, the Anaheim Ducks can clinch a postseason berth Sunday night. They need a win of any kind over the Vancouver Canucks at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET). The game will air on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+.

Clinching implications

A victory would deliver the Ducks their first playoff appearance since 2018. That outcome would end a seven-year drought for the franchise.

Standings and seeding

Victory would also vault Anaheim past the Edmonton Oilers in the standings. It would simultaneously tie the Vegas Golden Knights for the Pacific Division lead. That scenario would leave one Western Conference playoff spot still undecided.

Coaching and turnaround

Joel Quenneville took over as head coach this season. His arrival helped spark a team revival and steady results. Anaheim carries a 42-32-5 record into the matchup.

Players to watch

Young forwards Leo Carlsson and Cutter Gauthier have emerged as leaders. Carlsson has 55 points, while Gauthier has 65 on the season. Their production propelled the team’s climb late in the year.

What to watch

All eyes will be on Anaheim’s special teams and goaltending. The Ducks aim to secure playoff spot while ending their prolonged playoff drought.

Fans should follow live coverage and postgame analysis on Sportsnet. Reporting for Filmogaz.com.