Happy New Year Ducks fans. Although the Ducks lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning on New Year's Eve, pushing an Atlantic Division powerhouse to overtime, should be considered a minor victory for a Ducks team that has seen its season go sideways. With a new year upon us, here are a few resolutions the Ducks could focus on for the remainder of the NHL season.
Make the playoffs
An expectation from GM Pat Verbeek with the backing of Ducks ownership, seemed like the best-case scenario for the 2025-26 season. With a record of 21-16-3, the Ducks are currently in the thick of the playoff race and sit third in the Pacific Division.