Ducks Suffer Fifth Straight Loss, Jeopardizing Pacific Division Lead

Ryan Strome scores 500th career point as Flames hand Ducks another defeat

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:11am

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The Anaheim Ducks suffered their fifth consecutive loss, falling 5-3 to the Calgary Flames. Ryan Strome scored his 500th career point against his former team, while Morgan Frost added two goals for the Flames. The Ducks' comeback attempt in the third period fell short, putting their playoff push in jeopardy despite leading the mediocre Pacific Division.

Why it matters

The Ducks are trying to end their seven-year playoff drought under new coach Joel Quenneville, but this late-season skid has endangered their entire postseason candidacy. With the Oilers and Golden Knights close behind in the standings, the Ducks' hold on the division lead is now tenuous.

The details

The Ducks took an early 1-0 lead on a goal by Beckett Sennecke, but the Flames responded with four unanswered goals, including Strome's milestone tally. Anaheim mounted a third-period comeback, with goals from Leo Carlsson and Mason McTavish, but ultimately fell short as Frost sealed the win with an empty-net goal.

  • The Ducks suffered their fifth consecutive loss on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Strome scored his 500th career point in the second period.

The players

Ryan Strome

A veteran forward who spent the previous 3.5 seasons with the Ducks before being traded to the Flames last month. He scored his 500th career point against his former team.

Morgan Frost

A Flames forward who scored two goals, including an empty-netter, to seal the victory over the Ducks.

Joel Quenneville

The Ducks' first-year head coach, who is trying to end the franchise's seven-year playoff drought.

Beckett Sennecke

A Ducks rookie who scored the team's opening goal, the 23rd of his NHL career, the most among rookies this season.

Leo Carlsson

A Ducks forward who scored in the third period to cut the deficit, his 27th goal of the season.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to stop this skid and get back on track if we want to make the playoffs. This is a tough stretch, but we have to keep fighting.”

— Joel Quenneville, Head Coach, Anaheim Ducks

What’s next

The Ducks will host the Nashville Predators on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, in a crucial game as they try to maintain their hold on the Pacific Division lead.

The takeaway

The Ducks' late-season struggles have put their playoff hopes in jeopardy, despite leading the mediocre Pacific Division for much of the season. With the Oilers and Golden Knights close behind, the Ducks must find a way to end their five-game losing streak and regain their form if they want to end their seven-year playoff drought.