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Anaheim Ducks clinch Stanley Cup playoff berth for first time since 2018

sportsApr 14, 202618101

The Anaheim Ducks clinched a berth in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs on Monday after the Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the San Jose Sharks, qualifying Anaheim while the Ducks were idle. The Ducks are 42-32-6 this season and end an eight-year playoff drought dating to 2018. The NHL playoffs begin April 18, and Anaheim will learn its seeding and first-round opponent once the regular season concludes.

Key Highlights

Ducks clinched a 2026 playoff spot after Predators' 3-2 loss to the Sharks.
Anaheim's record entering the clinch was 42-32-6 this season.
Playoffs begin April 18; Anaheim will learn seeding after remaining games.
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