History tells us that the Ducks are in a deep hole, but they still have a chance to climb out of it.
Standings (from NHL.com) and statistics (from war-on-ice.com) as of the end of Friday's games.
After 24 games, the Ducks' 8-11-5 record is good for 21 points. The Arizona Coyotes and Vancouver Canucks (tied for 3rd in the Pacific) and the Minnesota Wild (2nd Wild Card) have 25 points, meaning the Ducks are four points out of a playoff spot. Four points out after Thanksgiving isn't good news, but it also isn't insurmountable.