Ducks Lead Pacific Division, Vegas & Edmonton Chase

It's March 17th for the NHL.

Let's get into it.

The Anaheim Ducks have shocked everyone by taking the lead in the Pacific Division with

just 15 games left.

They sit one point ahead of the Vegas Golden Knights and two ahead of the Edmonton Oilers.

Betting odds now make the Ducks the favorites at plus 140, giving them about a 42% chance

to claim the division title for the first time in nine years.

Meanwhile, the Ducks face one of the easiest remaining schedules in the mix.

They have eight home games, including a five-game homestand against teams out of playoff contention.

Out of their 15 games, 11 come against non-playoff squads with their toughest tests being Buffalo

and Minnesota.

Plus, they've posted the league's fifth best points percentage since mid-January.

Over in Vegas, the Golden Knights are right on the Ducks' heels at plus 150 odds, a 40%

shot.

They also have 15 games left, 8 at home, and 7 against non-playoff teams.

But they've hit a rough patch lately, with the seventh worst record since late-January,

and they'll tangle with the Oilers twice, which could help.

Anaheim pull away.

The Edmonton Oilers trail, as long shots at plus 400, just a 20% implied chance, despite

solid Stanley Kabads.

With 14 games remaining, nine at home, they face the Golden Knights twice and the Ducks once.

Their recent form is shaky though.

It's been 4th worst since late-January, and Goldening woes continue with poor numbers

from their top options.

So, can the Ducks hold on, or will Vegas or Edmonton mount a comeback?

A first-round playoff clash between the Golden Knights and Oilers looks likely if Anaheim

seals the deal.

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