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Ducks clinch Pacific's third seed with 5-4 win over Predators
Troy Terry's late power-play goal seals the victory for Anaheim.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 6:03am
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The Ducks' thrilling comeback victory over the Predators showcases the raw, unbridled energy of NHL playoff hockey.Today in NashvilleThe Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators 5-4 on Thursday night, clinching the third seed in the Pacific Division for the upcoming NHL playoffs. Troy Terry scored the game-winning goal on a power play with 2:54 remaining in the contest.
Why it matters
The Ducks' victory secures them a playoff spot in the competitive Pacific Division, where they will look to make a deep postseason run. The loss for the Predators means they will have to settle for a lower seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
The details
In a back-and-forth game, the Ducks rallied from an early 2-0 deficit to tie the game at 2-2 in the second period. The teams traded goals in the third period before Terry's late power-play tally gave Anaheim the lead for good.
- The game was played on Thursday, April 17, 2026.
- Troy Terry scored the game-winning goal with 2:54 remaining in the third period.
The players
Troy Terry
A forward for the Anaheim Ducks who scored the game-winning goal.
Anaheim Ducks
The NHL team that clinched the third seed in the Pacific Division with the victory.
Nashville Predators
The NHL team that lost to the Ducks, missing out on a higher playoff seed in the Western Conference.
What they’re saying
“We knew this was a big game for us to clinch that third spot. The guys really battled hard and never gave up, and that's why we were able to come out on top.”
— Dallas Eakins, Head Coach, Anaheim Ducks
What’s next
The Ducks will now await their first-round playoff opponent, while the Predators will have to regroup and prepare for a lower-seeded matchup.
The takeaway
The Ducks' victory showcases their resilience and ability to win close, high-stakes games, which will serve them well as they look to make a deep playoff run in the competitive Western Conference.
