Ducks closing in on division title, but can’t overlook Canucks

The Anaheim Ducks will try to inch closer to their first Stanley Cup playoff berth in eight years when they visit the Vancouver Canucks to open a three-game Canadian swing on Tuesday night.

The Ducks (39-27-4, 82 points) have earned points in their past four games (3-0-1), allowing them to open a four-point lead atop the Pacific Division entering the week with 12 games left.

Anaheim hasn't accumulated at least 82 points in a season since it last made the playoffs in 2017-18.

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