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Last updated: March 15, 2026, 9:46 AM ET

NHL Playoff Watch

Anaheim's Pacific title hopes projected 15% chance hinge on a late-season surge, with the Ducks needing 100 points by April 8 to secure the Pacific Division. They must overcome the Kraken (95 and Oilers (92 , who currently hold playoff berths, in a race where every game counts. The Ducks' fate rests on a 12-game stretch, with analysts noting their 6-8 record in their last 14 contests as a critical factor.