Ducks Back in Action Wednesday vs. Edmonton

Anaheim holds second Wild Card spot in Western Conference

Feb. 25, 2026 at 12:34am

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The Anaheim Ducks return to action on Wednesday, February 25 against the Edmonton Oilers at Honda Center. The Ducks currently hold the second Wild Card position in the Western Conference, marking the latest point in a season they have occupied a playoff spot since 2017-18. Head Coach Joel Quenneville is one win shy of becoming the second coach in NHL history to record 1,000 regular season wins.

Why it matters

The Ducks' playoff positioning and Quenneville's milestone are significant for the team and its fans, as the franchise looks to return to the postseason for the first time in several years. Anaheim has been one of the hotter teams heading into the Olympic break, winning 9 of their last 11 games.

The details

The Ducks have 26 games remaining in the 2025-26 season, with 15 of those at home. They will face 9 teams currently in playoff position down the stretch. Anaheim is 17-8-1 at home this season and has sold out 9 consecutive games at Honda Center entering Wednesday's matchup with Edmonton.

  • The Ducks (30-23-3, 63 points) return to action on Wednesday, February 25.
  • Head Coach Joel Quenneville currently has 999 regular season wins as an NHL head coach.

The players

Joel Quenneville

The Ducks' head coach, who sits one win shy of becoming the second coach in NHL history to record 1,000 regular season wins.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

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