After so much uncertainty surrounding the Ducks' chances to qualify for the playoffs, they emerged with home-ice advantage in the first round.
The Ducks will host the San Jose Sharks at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals, it was announced Sunday.
The Sharks will host the Ducks for Games 3 and 4 at SAP Center on April 17 and 18, with both matchups set to start at 7:30 p.m.
If necessary, Game 5 will be played at Honda Center on April 20, with Game 6 on April 22 in San Jose and Game 7 two days later in Anaheim (times to be determined).