The Anaheim Ducks closed out the regular season on a five-game winning streak (10-1-1 last 12 games) while the San Jose Sharks dropped five of their last six. The results saw the Ducks overtake San Jose in the Western Conference standings and earned them home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

The Ducks' John Gibson set a career best with 31 wins and posted a 2.43 goals-against average in 60 games, while Ryan Miller went 12-6-6 with a 2.35 GAA. We can also note that Miller is 7-0-2 with a 1.97 GAA in 10 games at Honda Center this season. San Jose on the other hand has had its issues on the defensive end and Martin Jones finished the regular season with a career-worst 2.55 GAA.

Better options in the crease, positive momentum and home ice advantage give Anaheim the upper hand in this contest.

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