Anaheim Ducks Return to Playoffs After 7 Seasons

The Anaheim Ducks are back in the playoffs for the first time since the 2017-2018 NHL season.

They will face the Edmonton Oilers in the first round, with Game 1 scheduled for April 20 at 7 p.m. PT.

What happened?

The Ducks finished their first season under new head coach Joel Quenneville with a 43-33-6 record.

They secured the Pacific Division's No. 3 seed despite a late-season surge and a 2-6-2 record in the final 10 games.

The Oilers, on the other hand, are the Pacific's No. 2 seed with a 41-30-11 record.

Why it matters for Anaheim Ducks

The Ducks' return to the playoffs is a significant milestone for the team, which last won a playoff series in 2017.

They will look to capitalize on their momentum and make a deep run in the playoffs.

What comes next?

Game 1 of the Ducks vs. Oilers playoff series is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. PT / 10 p.m. ET on April 20.

The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 and can be streamed for free with a live TV streaming service like DIRECTV.

The Ducks will need to be at their best to take on the Oilers, who have appeared in the last two Stanley Cup Finals.

The Oilers' Connor McDavid said ahead of the matchup, "Playoff hockey is unique, it's a skill to win in the playoffs, and we feel pretty good about having that skill."

The Ducks' head coach Joel Quenneville will look to outmaneuver the Oilers and lead his team to victory.

The series is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having a strong lineup and a solid goaltending.

The Ducks' fans are excited to see their team back in the playoffs and are hoping for a deep run.

The team's playoff schedule is as follows: Game 1 on April 20, Game 2 on April 22, Game 3 on April 24, and so on.

The Ducks will need to stay focused and play their best hockey to advance to the next round.

The series will be a great test for the Ducks, who are looking to prove themselves as a playoff contender.

The team's players are ready for the challenge and are looking forward to taking on the Oilers.

The Ducks' playoff run will be an exciting one to watch, with plenty of action and drama on the ice.