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Troy Terryâs late power-play goal lifts Anaheim past Predators, 5-4, setting up Ducks-Oilers
TL;DR
Troy Terry scored a late power-play goal, leading the Anaheim Ducks to a 5-4 victory over the Nashville Predators. This win secures the Ducks the third seed in the Pacific Division for the playoffs, setting up a first-round matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.
Key points
- Troy Terry scored a power-play goal with 2:54 left in the game
- Anaheim Ducks beat Nashville Predators 5-4
- Ducks clinched third seed in the Pacific Division
- Anaheim will face Edmonton Oilers in the playoffs
- Ducks finished the season series against Nashville 2-1
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Troy Terry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Troy Terry scored on a power play with 2:54 left, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Nashville Predators 5-4, helping them clinch the third seed in the Pacific Division for the postseason.
The Ducks came into the regular-season finale third in the Pacific with five different scenarios still possible to lock down the final playoff matchups This win, combined with Edmonton beating visiting Vancouver, means Anaheim starts the first round at Edmonton.
Anaheim also took the season series against Nashville 2-1, though the Ducks go into the postseason 2-6-2 over their final 10.
Cutter Gauthier, Jackson LaCombe, Alex Killorn and Tristan Luneau scored for Anaheim. Mikael Granlund had three assists.
Steven Stamkos scored twice and had an assist for Nashville, giving him 42 goals this season. Filip Forsberg scored two goals, giving him 40, and the Predators a pair of 40-goal scorers. Luke Evangelista and Ryan Ufko added two assists apiece.
Gauthier scored 96 seconds into the game to put Anaheim up with a snap shot for his 41st of the season.
Q&A
What was the final score of the Ducks vs. Predators game?
The final score was Anaheim Ducks 5, Nashville Predators 4.
How did the Ducks secure their playoff position?
The Ducks secured their playoff position by winning against the Predators and benefiting from the Oilers' victory over the Canucks.
Who will the Anaheim Ducks face in the first round of the playoffs?
The Anaheim Ducks will face the Edmonton Oilers in the first round of the playoffs.
