An 82-game regular-season schedule that began with a dispiriting number of injuries to key players ended on an optimistic note for the Ducks on Saturday.
They didn't win a sixth straight Pacific division title, but their 3-0 victory over the Arizona Coyotes preserved their chance to finish as high as second and have home-ice advantage when the Stanley Cup playoffs begin this week, a remarkable feat considering how depleted their lineup was early this season.
"I was definitely very happy because my goal coming here was to be part of something and contribute, and it's worked out so far.