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2016 - Western Conference Playoff Preview -- (2) Predators - (7) Ducks

Posted on January 4, 2012 at 08:20 PM.

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Nashville Predators - (49 - 29 - 4 -- 102)

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Anaheim Ducks - (39 - 34 - 9 -- 87)

What you Need to Know
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(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 3.21 (#2)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.60 (#9)
Power Play % - 21.3% (#5)
Penalty Killing % - 83.4% (#8)

Home Record - (27 - 13 - 1)
Road Record - (22 - 16 - 3)

Leading Scorer - Colin Wilson (41 goals / 38 assists - 79 pts)
Who's in Net? - Anders Lindback (38 wins / Save % .919 / GAA - 2.28)

(NHL RANK)

Goals For Per Game - 2.80 (#12)
Goals Against Per Game - 2.77 (#18)
Power Play % - 19.5% (#9)
Penalty Killing % - 83.7% (#7)

Home Record - (20 - 17 - 4)
Road Record - (19 - 17 - 5)

Leading Scorer - Ryan Getzlaf (29 goals / 52 assists - 81 pts)
Who's in Net? - Jonas Hiller (32 wins / Save % .914 / GAA - 2.44)

Analysis and Prediction
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No, that is not a typo, the Nashville Predators are 2nd in the NHL in scoring. Either Barry Trotz has retired, or just opened up the offense, because something is working. The offense isn't coming at the expense of defense either, because as usual the Preds are top 10 in goals against. It's the perfect storm in Smashville and it has resulted in a Central Division championship and a great shot at the Cup. The Ducks, much like the Flames are a product of the three point games, as they lost 9 different times in a SO or OT. This is another series that seems like a no brainer, Hiller might be able to steal one, but I don't think it makes a difference. The only issue I can see is if the Nashville offense goes back to it's old ways, and I don't think that will happen.
Prediction - Predators in 6