Many may view Anaheim as a dark horse fringe playoff team, which could be the case with the Pacific Division being so top-heavy. However, the Ducks’ goaltending may dictate a big portion of this. While Dostal showed flashes of being a bonafide starter last season, he’s still young and could be unpredictable. Vancouver faces the Ducks four times in 2025–26, with their first matchup taking place on November 26. The Canucks took three of their four games against Anaheim in 2024–25, which is something that’s definitely doable in 2025–26. One game that could become important later on in the season is the team’s final game against the Ducks, which takes place on April 12. In the event that both teams are within playoff contention, a Vancouver victory on this day would do lots for their chances.