The Ducks are currently 8-6 despite Zegras' struggles. That is good for 4th place in a weak Pacific division. The team has made significant strides this year and the emergence of
Leo Carlsson has made the team relevant again as they look to end their five-year playoff drought. While that may still be a bit of a longshot, the team is in a much better position to make that happen than most likely would have expected before the season started.