Anaheim Ducks: Hat Trick Heroes, Playoff Push

0:00It's March 30th. Welcome to NHL News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. I'm Corey, with the story. The Anaheim Ducks are owning the Pacific Division this season under coach Joel Quinnaville, rocking a 41-28-4 record and blowing. Past all preseason hype. Their neck and neck with the Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights for the Crown, and making the playoffs for the first time in eight years feels. Locked in now. Mikhail Grandland stole the show last week with a wild hat trick against the Calgary Flames on March 26th, capping it with a power play goal at the buzzer and overtime, one second left on the clock. He's just the second duck ever to notch multiple hat tricks in his debut season, right up there with Team Useland. Fans are buzzing as the team's NHL push-sinks with bright prospects lighting up the NCAA tournament, six of them in action, including 10th overall. Pick from 2025. Roger McQueen from Providence, fresh off Hockey East Rookie of the Year, honors.

1:02They hit a bump with a 4-2 loss to Edmonton on Saturday, ending a four-game win streak and heating up the division chase even more. This week sets up perfect for a rebound, with three of four games at home. Toronto tonight at 10 p.m. Eastern, then San Jose on Wednesday at 9 p.m. St. Louis Friday at 10 and Calgary Saturday at 10. Lean on goalies, Lucas Dostal and Bill Hussow to carry them right into playoff mode.