Pacific Division Playoff Push 2026: Can Ducks Hold No. 1? Oilers vs Knights, Wild Card Race Update

The Pacific Division of the NHL is a hotly contested race, with teams battling for playoff spots and the top seed.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:27am

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The Anaheim Ducks currently lead the Pacific Division with 84 points and 24 regulation wins, but the race is far from over. The Calgary Flames are close behind, while the Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings, and Nashville Predators are also in the hunt for playoff spots. The Edmonton Oilers and Vegas Golden Knights are in the mix, with the latter holding the current No. 2 vs. No. 3 matchup in the division. The Seattle Kraken and San Jose Sharks, however, are struggling to stay in the playoff picture.

Why it matters

The Pacific Division is shaping up to be one of the most competitive in the NHL, with multiple teams vying for playoff positioning. The race for the No. 1 seed and the wild card spots will likely come down to the wire, providing exciting hockey for fans in the final weeks of the regular season.

The details

The Ducks have been the division's frontrunners, but the Flames, Canucks, Kings, and Predators are all within striking distance. The Oilers and Golden Knights are also in the mix, with the latter currently holding the No. 2 vs. No. 3 matchup in the division. The Kraken and Sharks, however, are struggling to stay in the playoff picture.

  • The regular season concludes on April 16, 2026.

The players

Anaheim Ducks

The current leaders of the Pacific Division with 84 points and 24 regulation wins.

Calgary Flames

Chasing the Ducks for the No. 2 spot in the division.

Vancouver Canucks

Remain in the hunt for a playoff spot despite their struggles.

Los Angeles Kings

Battling for the final wild-card spot in the division.

Nashville Predators

Also in the mix for the final wild-card spot.

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What’s next

With 12 games remaining before the regular season concludes on April 16, the race for the Pacific Division's playoff spots and top seed is far from over.

The takeaway

The Pacific Division is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in the NHL, with multiple teams battling for playoff positioning and the No. 1 seed. The final weeks of the regular season will be crucial as teams fight to secure their postseason berths.