With the big win by the Ducks last night and the Blues collapsing in their loss to the Blackhawks, the Ducks officially clinched their spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the 6th consecutive year. With two games left for every team, there is a lot still at play in terms of seeding. The following is a breakdown of how the Ducks could finish anywhere between 2nd in the Pacific and the second Wild Card:
Current position of the teams in the race with the Ducks:
2nd in the Pacific - San Jose Sharks 80 GP 98 PTS 39 ROW (The Sharks also hold the head to head tiebreaker with the Ducks)
How the Ducks finish as the Second Wild Card:
- The Ducks lose both games to finish the season, the Avalanche win both of their final two games, and the Kings gain at least a point in their final two games.