For the fourth season in a row, the Ducks had an opportunity to advance in the Stanley Cup Playoffs only to fall short in Game 6 on the road and Game 7 at home.
Here are three keys that led to the Ducks' 2-1 loss to the Predators at the Honda Center on Wednesday night:
1. Starting sluggish: The Ducks had another poor start. Colin Wilson’s first-period score marked the fourth straight Game 7 the Ducks allowed a goal in the opening seven minutes. They have allowed two goals in the opening 17 minutes in each of those Game 7s.