NHL playoff watch: The Anaheim Ducks' Pacific title chances - ESPN

On March 15, 2025, the Anaheim Ducks had 65 points through 66 games. They had a 0.1% chance of making the playoffs, and sure enough they did not; Anaheim finished with 80 points, 16 behind the St. Louis Blues, who earned the second wild card.

On March 15, 2026, the Ducks have 75 points through 66 games. They have a 98.2% chance of making the playoffs, and in fact are in second place in their division prior to Sunday's games. The Vegas Golden Knights are one point ahead, with 76 through 67 contests.

While a playoff berth seems highly likely, what are the chances they pull off a division title after missing the playoffs entirely last season?

Sunday's game is the next step down that path. After a loss to the Ottawa Senators in Canada's capital on Saturday, they'll head to la belle province to skate against the Montreal Canadiens (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+). These two teams met on March 6 in Anaheim, and the Ducks earned a 6-5 shootout victory.

After the game against Montreal, the Ducks will have 15 games remaining this season, including just four against teams currently in playoff position. How does that compare to their top Pacific Division competition?

The Golden Knights also have 15 games remaining, with six against current playoff teams.

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Nashville Predators on Sunday, then have 14 games thereafter, including eight against current playoff teams.

Stathletes gives a slight edge to the Golden Knights; their 95.7 projected point total is ahead of the Ducks (95) and the Oilers (90.3). But this race may well come down to the very end of the season, as Anaheim and Edmonton both play on that day.

Every team has fewer than 20 games left before the regular season concludes April 16, and we'll help you keep