If the Stanley Cup playoffs began today, the Anaheim Ducks would land the Nashville Predators in the first round. On the surface, that doesn’t seem ideal for the Ducks. Anaheim has 86 points on the year, 20 fewer than Nashville. The Ducks have also only beaten six quality teams, as compared with the Preds’ nine. But actually, this could prove to be more of a nightmare matchup for the Predators. On paper, Nashville is better than Anaheim. But this matchup has upset written all over it. Remember that the Ducks took the Predators to Game 7 in 2016. Nashville has the upper hand in these teams’ recent clashes, but the Ducks know how to get under their skin.
Expert Panel: What is the Ducks Optimal Playoff Scenario?
