The Los Angeles Kings have a chance to clinch their third-straight playoff appearance on Tuesday with a win over the Anaheim Ducks.
While nothing is guaranteed in the NHL, the Kings will like their chances against the Ducks.
The Ducks are 2-8 in their last ten and look like a team who is ready for the offseason.
After a tough Canadian road trip, the Kings are back on track, having won three-straight, including a big win over the Vancouver Canucks in their last game.
They're being led by a fantastic late season push by Adrian Kempe, who now holds the team lead in points.
The return of Phil Danault has been massive for the Kings and was a key factor in them beating the Canucks 6-0.
While he hasn't been activated, Carl Grundstrom is practicing with the team once again, meaning he should return soon.
The Kings showed the same lines at practice Monday as the ones that faced off against the Canucks last Saturday, with Grundstrom and Alex Turcotte joining Arthur Kaliyev as extras.
Cam Talbot is expected in net on Tuesday.
The Kings' future is fully in their hands and they have an opportunity to clinch for a third-straight season tonight.
The work is hardly done after that though, as seeding is still up for grabs in the Pacific.
A Vegas Golden Knights loss on Monday gave the Kings some breathing room, but if they want to avoid Dallas in round one, and they do, they need to finish the seasons strong.