Ducks Clinch Third Seed, Edge Predators 5-4

0:00It's April 17. You're listening to California News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Troy Terry dropped the dagger on a power play with two minutes and 54 seconds left, lift in the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-4 win over the Nashville Predators last night. That victory puts the Ducks on the verge of locking the third seat in the Pacific Division heading into the playoffs. Coming into their final regular season game, the Ducks sat third with a few scenarios still in play for the last playoff spots. Pair this win with Edmonton Graven, just a point against Vancouver, and Anaheim's looking at a first-round matchup against the Oilers' Stardom. Monday, players lit up the score sheet all night. For the Ducks, Cutter Gaffier, Jackson Lakom, Alex Killerorn, and Tristan Luno all scored with Michael Granland, Dishon 3 assists. Nashville's Stephen Stamcoes netted two goals and an assist for his 42nd of the year, while Philip Forsberg hit 40 goals with a pair.

1:02The Predators, already out of the race since Monday, still showed fight with those milestone nights from their stars. Ducks took the season series two games to one, though they've struggled lately, going two wins, six losses, and two overtime losses in their last ten. Now the Ducks gear up for that potential Edmonton clash, carrying this gritty road win into the postseason hunt.