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The first round wasn't bad, but the second round is sure to be better with some of these match-ups.
Look for a few more overtime games and hopefully a double-overtime game with a few of these teams.
Okay folks, with no further ado, here's the second round preview. Feel free to leave comments on what you think will happen.
Western Conference
(2) Detroit Red Wings vs. (8) Anaheim Ducks
A rematch of the 2006-07 Western Conference Finals, in which Anaheim defeated Detroit 4-2 and went on to win the Stanley Cup. Detroit blew past Columbus in the first round and rookie goalie Steve Mason was no match for veteran Chris Osgood.
As expected, Osgood brought his ‘A’ game to the playoffs again. He finished the first round with a .936 save percentage and a 1.75 goals-against average.
Meanwhile, Henrik Zetterberg and Johan Franzen picked up right where they left off in last year’s playoffs, combining for 10 points against Columbus.
The Ducks have just come off eliminating the league’s “best” team in the San Jose Sharks in six games, and goalie Jonas Hiller is on fire. Hiller came out of the first round with a .957 save percentage, a 1.65 goals-against average, and two shutouts.
Ryan Getzlaf stepped up with eight points the first round. Calder Trophy-nominee Bobby Ryan also had a big first round with four goals—including one game-winner.
Regardless of how well any team might be doing, never underestimate the Red Wings in the playoffs.
Prediction: Detroit 4-2
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