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Last updated: April 14, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Western & Eastern Playoff Clinches

The Anaheim Ducks clinched a Western Conference playoff spot despite a recent 3-5-2 slump over their last ten contests, benefiting from the San Jose Sharks defeating the Nashville Predators 3-2 on Monday night to eliminate them from contention. Separately, the Philadelphia Flyers secured their first postseason berth since 2020 after first-year coach Rick Tocchet guided them to a 3-2 shootout victory over the Eastern Conference's top seed, the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.