Ducks Narrowly Defeat Predators to Keep Wild-Card Hopes Alive

Anaheim edges Nashville 2-1 with late heroics from Alex Killorn, moving within four points of a playoff spot.

The Anaheim Ducks secured a critical 2-1 victory over the Nashville Predators, improving their position in the Western Conference wild-card race.
Alex Killorn scored the game-winning goal with 8:40 remaining in the third period, assisted by a creative pass from Trevor Zegras.
Troy Terry opened the scoring late in the second period, marking his 18th goal of the season and second since late January.
Ducks goaltender Lukáš Dostál delivered a standout performance, stopping 28 shots, including key saves during a 5-on-3 penalty kill in the third period.
The Predators, who outshot the Ducks 29-15, saw their four-game winning streak end but remain far out of playoff contention in the West.