The Ducks, Oilers, and Kings are all within one point of each other, making the final game crucial for Pacific Division standings.
Five unique matchup sets are possible for the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs depending on the outcomes of the Ducks, Oilers, and Kings games.
Anaheim can finish as high as second in the Pacific Division or as low as the second wild card.
Two players, Aiden Fink and Cole O'Hara, are expected to debut for Nashville in this game.
Jacob Trouba's blocked shots over/under is a key betting pick for this matchup, according to Action PRO's NHL player prop projections.
Why this matters: The outcome of this game determines who the Ducks will face in the first round of the playoffs and where those games will be played. For fans, it adds excitement and uncertainty to the final day of the regular season.
The Anaheim Ducks (42-33-6) face the Nashville Predators (38-33-10) in a game that will finalize the Pacific Division standings. The Ducks could face Edmonton, Los Angeles, or Colorado in the first round, depending on the results of their game and those of the Oilers and Kings.
Playoff Scenarios:
Scenario 1: [P2 Edmonton vs P3 Anaheim] and [C1 Colorado vs WC2 Los Angeles] will result if:
The Oilers get at least one point vs. the Canucks AND if the Ducks defeat the Predators in any fashion.
The Predators defeat the Ducks in overtime or shootout AND if the Flames defeat the Kings in any fashion.
The Predators defeat the Ducks in regulation AND if the Flames defeat the Kings in regulation.
Scenario 2: [P2 Edmonton vs P3 Los Angeles] and [C1 Colorado vs WC2 Anaheim] will result if:
The Oilers get at least one point vs. the Canucks AND if the Kings defeat the Flames in any fashion AND if the Predators defeat the Ducks in any fashion.
The Oilers get at least one point vs. the Canucks AND if the Kings get at least one point vs. the Flames AND if the Predators defeat the Ducks in regulation.
The Flames defeat the Kings in overtime or shootout AND if the Predators defeat the Ducks in regulation.
Scenario 3: [P2 Anaheim vs P3 Edmonton] and [C1 Colorado vs WC2 Los Angeles] will result if:
The Ducks defeat the Predators in any fashion AND if the Canucks defeat the Oilers in regulation AND if the Flames defeat the Kings in any fashion.
Scenario 4: [P2 Anaheim vs P3 Los Angeles] and [C1 Colorado vs WC2 Edmonton] will result if:
The Ducks defeat the Predators in any fashion AND if the Canucks defeat the Oilers in regulation AND if the Kings defeat the Flames in any fashion.
Scenario 5: [P2 Los Angeles vs P3 Edmonton] and [C1 Colorado vs WC2 Anaheim] will result if:
The Kings defeat the Flames in any fashion AND the if Canucks defeat the Oilers in regulation AND if the Predators defeat the Ducks in any fashion.
Betting Odds:
Puck Line: Predators +1.5 at -220, Ducks -1.5 at +180
O/U: 6.5 goals
Money Line: Predators +105, Ducks -125
Q: What time is the Ducks vs. Predators game?
5 p.m. PT
Q: Where can I watch the game?
KCOP-13 and Victory+.
Q: What are the possible playoff scenarios for the Ducks?
The Ducks can finish in various positions, potentially facing Edmonton, Los Angeles, or Colorado in the first round, depending on the outcome of their game and other games.
The Ducks' final regular-season game against the Predators is crucial for determining their playoff seeding. Fans should pay close attention to the outcomes of the Ducks, Oilers, and Kings games to understand the potential first-round matchups. This game also provides an opportunity for new players to debut for the Predators.
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