Ducks Back in Playoffs for 1st Time Since 2018

Ducks in, Sharks out as West's bracket shapes up

With the Sharks defeating the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Monday, the idle Anaheim Ducks, who are just 3-5-2 in the past 10 games, clinched a Western Conference playoff berth for the first time since 2018, while San Jose was eliminated later in the night.

Ducks back in playoffs for 1st time since 2018

The Ducks could still finish in a variety of positions depending on this week’s results, but their playoff drought officially ended Monday night when Nashville lost to San Jose.

Capitals to receive Ducks’ 2026 first-round pick from John Carlson trade after Anaheim makes playoffs

The Washington Capitals officially have two first-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft after Monday night. To go along with their own selection, which would currently be the 16th overall pick, the Capitals will receive Anaheim’s first as part of the John Carlson trade at the deadline. The conditional pick transferred hands as the Ducks qualified for the playoffs on Monday. Trade To #FlyTogetherJohn Carlson, 36 y/o RD, Yr 8/8 $8M To #ALLCAPS'26 or …

Ducks clinch Stanley Cup Playoff berth for 1st time in 8 years

Anaheim qualifies with Predators loss, is tied for 2nd in Pacific

Ducks clinch playoff spot for first time since 2018

The Anaheim Ducks are going to give their fans a long-awaited taste of playoff hockey. The San Jose Sharks’ 3-2 win over the Nashville Predators on Monday locked up the Ducks’ first playoff berth since 2018. The Ducks are third in the Pacific Division with two games left and still could get as high as first over their final two games. Anaheim has made a big jump this year after hiring veteran coach Joel Quenneville in the off-season. Cutter Gaut…