Series Matchups
- STANLEY CUP FINAL
- Carolina vs Edmonton
- ROUND THREE
- Western Conference
- Anaheim vs Edmonton
- Eastern Conference
- Carolina vs Buffalo
- ROUND TWO
- Western Conference
- San Jose vs Edmonton
- Anaheim vs Colorado
- Eastern Conference
- Ottawa vs Buffalo
- Carolina vs New Jersey
- ROUND ONE
- Western Conference
- Detroit vs Edmonton
- Dallas vs Colorado
- Calgary vs Anaheim
- Nashville vs San Jose
- Eastern Conference
- Ottawa vs Tampa Bay
- Carolina vs Montreal
- New Jersey vs NY Rangers
- Buffalo vs Philadelphia
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Calgary (3)
Anaheim (6)
Ducks snuff Flames in Game 7
The Anaheim Mighty Ducks have denied Canadian hockey fans the Battle of Alberta by winning the war over the Calgary Flames. » FULL STORY
Past Stories
- Trend favours Flames in Game 7
- Ducks send series back to Calgary
- Iginla, Flames aim to oust Ducks
- Iginla gives Flames series lead
- Flames, Ducks seek momentum
- Ducks endure Flames' rally in OT
- First goal huge for Ducks, Flames
- Flames rebound to handle Ducks
- Phaneuf, Flames off their game
- Ducks edge Flames to tie series
- Phaneuf's game belies his age
- Giguere returns for Ducks
- Flames survive Ducks in overtime
- Giguere out against Flames
TEAM ANALYSIS
| Strengths | Weaknesses | Key Player | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Flames |
Since the trade that brought Finnish sensation Miikka Kiprusoff from San Jose to Calgary three years ago, the Flames have had one of the best goaltenders in the league. Kiprusoff led Calgary to within one game of the Stanley Cup in 2004 and he's poised for another strong playoff run. The 29-year-old finished second in the league with 42 wins and led all goaltenders with 10 shutouts. There is no doubt that Kiprusoff is a big reason why the Flames posted their first 100-point season in 15 years. |
Kiprusoff's brilliance between the pipes may not be enough, as the Flames sport one of the worst offences in the NHL. Jarome Iginla failed to crack the top-50 in league scoring this season, which helps explain why the Flames plummeted to 27th in total goals scored. And in the gritty, winner-take-all atmosphere of the playoffs, Calgary won't have the luxury of playing from behind too often, especially starting off against a defensive-minded team like the Ducks. |
Dion Phaneuf: As a rookie defenceman, Phaneuf took the league by storm. If not for the presence of phenoms Alexander Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby, Phaneuf would be the player most touted as the top rookie. Many were aware of Phaneuf's pedigree both as a devastating hitter and a top-notch defender. However, few expected Phaneuf's scoring to take off so quickly. Playing with a struggling Calgary offence, Phaneuf ranked 14th in defenceman scoring with 49 points while averaging more than 21 minutes of ice time per game. |
| Anaheim Mighty Ducks |
Despite the increase in offensive production by the Ducks this season, the team's strength remains its defence. Anaheim was the seventh stingiest team in goals allowed this season and the addition of Scott Niedermayer dramatically improved an already solid defensive unit. The 32-year-old Niedermayer, a playoff veteran, not only ranked third on the team in scoring with 63 points, but his plus-8 rating showed off his defensive prowess as well. |
The Ducks have no scoring depth to complement Teemu Selanne and Andy McDonald, which could hurt them. After Selanne and McDonald, only one forward, Joffrey Lupul, scored more than 20 goals. If the NHL playoffs have demonstrated anything over the years, it's that one-line teams like the Ducks don't advance very often. The pressure on goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere to perform will be immense. |
Teemu Selanne: Many questioned why the Ducks would sign a 35-year-old right-winger whose career seemed in a downward spiral, but Teemu Selanne responded with his best season since he posted 107 points seven years ago. The Finn finished the season with 90 points and surprised hockey pundits with an impressive plus-28 rating. A strong showing in the playoffs would definitely confirm Selanne's resurgence as a top scorer. |
STATISTICS
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Player statistics: GP=Games played, G=Goals, A=Assists, P=Points, +/-=Plus/Minus, PIM=Penalty Minutes, PP= Power-play goals, GW=Game-winning goals
Team statistics: GF=Goals for, GA=Goals against, PP= Power-play efficiency, PK= Penalty-killing efficiency. NB: Team statistics are from the 82-game regular season. Ranking is out of 30 teams.
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