Two months ago, who would have thought the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights would be sharing the limelight as the top two contenders of the Pacific Division? Yet, there they are, and the Anaheim Ducks are barely holding onto a Wild Card spot.
Losing one game could mean the difference between the first Wild Card spot and slipping out of the playoff race, but just barely. Losing a second game, and they fall further. Three games in a row and they could be hanging out with the Arizona Coyotes and Chicago Blackhawks down near the bottom of the Conference.