Anaheim won the Pacific Division and tied for the best record in the Western Conference. In the first round, they battle the Winnipeg Jets, who haven’t won a playoff game since 1996.
Ducks look for 2-0 lead on Jets
Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsThe Ducks also won all three matchups with the Jets during the regular season, though Anaheim head coach Bruce Bodreau knows his team has a tough task ahead of it.
“I thought it was a really hard game from the drop of the puck to the last second,” Boudreau told NHL.com on Thursday. “We haven’t played in a game like that in a long time. There was a lot of hitting. I’m sure a lot of guys on both teams are feeling it tonight. That’s the beginning of potentially seven [games]. We know what we’re up against.”
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Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY SportsWinnipeg will continue its search for a playoff win on Saturday in Anaheim at 10:30 p.m. ET.
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