Qualifying for the playoffs has felt like a formality for the Ducks, who had talked more about readying their game for the postseason even though they hadn't secured a spot.
Now it's official. The Stanley Cup champions can start having some thoughts about a repeat.
The Ducks are in the playoffs for a third consecutive season, clinching a spot against their rivals, the Kings, in a 2-1 shootout victory Wednesday night in front of a standing-room-only crowd of 17,331 at the Honda Center.
Claiming their club-record 10th consecutive home win, the Ducks (44-26-8) can now turn toward securing home ice for the first round with key games against San Jose and Dallas this weekend.
Ducks clinch playoff spot (LA Times) 
