Anaheim Ducks Secure No. 3 Seed in Pacific Division with Win Over Nashville Predators
Ducks clinch No. 3 seed in Pacific by beating Preds
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The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators 5-4, clinching the third seed in the Pacific Division for the NHL postseason. Troy Terry's late power play goal ensured the Ducks will face the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, marking their best season since 2017-18 with a record of 44-33-6.
- 01Troy Terry scored the game-winning goal on a power play with 2:54 remaining.
- 02Anaheim Ducks finished the season with a record of 44-33-6, their best since 2017-18.
- 03Steven Stamkos scored twice for the Predators, reaching 42 goals this season.
- 04Filip Forsberg also scored twice, marking him as one of two Predators with 40 goals.
- 05The Ducks will face the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs.
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In a thrilling finale, the Anaheim Ducks secured a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators, clinching the No. 3 seed in the Pacific Division for the NHL playoffs. Troy Terry scored the decisive goal on a power play with just 2:54 left in the game. This win, alongside Edmonton's victory over Vancouver, sets the Ducks up to face the Oilers in the first round starting Monday. Anaheim concluded the regular season with a record of 44-33-6, their highest win total since the 2017-18 season. The Ducks had five scenarios to secure their playoff spot, but their victory and Edmonton's win solidified their position. Cutter Gauthier, Jackson LaCombe, Alex Killorn, and Tristan Luneau also scored for Anaheim, while Mikael Granlund contributed with three assists. For Nashville, Steven Stamkos and Filip Forsberg each scored two goals, with Stamkos finishing the season with 42 goals and Forsberg with 40.
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