The Kings win over the Ducks on Thursday night made it very likely the Sharks face Anaheim in the first round of the playoffs. Los Angeles holds a two-point lead over the Ducks, but Anaheim has a game in hand with a pair of games to be played this weekend.
Here are the potential scenarios:
Sharks play the Ducks if:
- The Kings pick up a loser point against Winnipeg AND Anaheim secures three or fewer points in its two games.
- The Ducks lose in regulation either Saturday or Sunday.