After 7 seasons without playoffs, Anaheim Ducks surge into 2nd round with a stellar series win

The Anaheim Ducks, under head coach Joel Quenneville, have advanced to the second round of the playoffs for the first time since 2018, ending a seven-season postseason drought. Quenneville took over the struggling franchise nearly a year ago with the goal of returning them to contention. The Ducks secured their second-round berth with a strong series victory.