The Ducks, long left for dead back in December, have been resurrected and are ready for a post-season run.
As of today, the Los Angeles Kings are the most likely first round opponent for the Predators. If the season ended today, that's who the Preds would play. But the season does not end today. With 3 games left, there is still a 45.6% chance that the Preds could play the Anaheim Ducks in the first round. The Kings and Ducks are in a photo finish for the Pacific Division, something that seemed inconceivable in December.