Who would you like to play in Round 2?

I would rather not play the sharks just yet, but I'm ready if need be.

I want to play the Sharks, I don't think Calgary will win their series after what happened tonight.

Vancouver. I just think they are another Wild-type team except a little better. I want to avoid the Sharks until the conference finals if we make it.

Oh and I don't think we can play Dallas. If they win their series than we either play San Jose or Calgary.

Where is the "doesn't matter" option.;)

Gut goes with:

Detroit/SJ
&
Anaheim/Vancouver

Your team had it pretty easy with Minnesota, and you deserved it. You won the Division. But, you made it look easy, and that's dang scary!

Respect to you Ducks...respect!

Vancouver, not because I think they will be "easy" or anything like that. I like the Canucks and think it'll be an interesting series.

If possible, I think SJ/Anaheim in the Conference Finals would be crazy, but thats getting ahead of myslef.

The canucks are having trouble scoring goals in their series so Im thinking that would be the best matchup

Canucks really play like a better version of Minnesota. A little more talent up front (even if they don't always show it), a little better goalie (although it'd be hard for even Luongo to play better than Backstrom did). I don't think it'd be a particularly physically brutal series, which is always a plus.

Too bad Calgary looks like they're going to implode. They got worse this year, we got better, and we were already better than them last year.

I want to play Vancouver. Period.

Vancouver--the Ducks were quite successful vs. Luongo this season and the Canucks seemed to struggle when they tried to match Anaheim's physical play.

Anyone but San Jose.

Anyone but San Jose.

I don't want to play you guys in the 2nd round either.

A third round matchup between the ducks and sharks would be great for hockey in California, that's for sure.

I'll take my chance with the "Vancouver Luongos" ive watched nearly all of their playoff games and ive seen more scoring prowess in fork. And plus i can earn some money by talking my roomate (nucks fan) into betting on the games.

Its funny that the both of us (Sharks and Ducks) don't want to play each other yet. The winner of the series, imo, will win the championship.

Its funny that the both of us (Sharks and Ducks) don't want to play each other yet. The winner of the series, imo, will win the championship.

I don't know about that. I have a bad feeling that whoever limps out of the West will be pretty worn out for whoever wins the East.

Having just dealt with the Wild, I think the Ducks will need relatively fewer adjustments to get ready for the Canucks. As was noted above, the Canucks could be the least grind-y second round matchup which is good for long playoff run considerations.

I also see round 2 as Ducks-Nucks & Wings-Sharks. I think I speak on behalf of all San Jose fans when I say... hope to see you guys no sooner than WCF.

I also see round 2 as Ducks-Nucks & Wings-Sharks. I think I speak on behalf of all San Jose fans when I say... hope to see you guys no sooner than WCF.

That's definitely one series that won't be lackin' any meat. Huh-HAAA-huhhh ...

It would be a nice change for the west to have mostly high seeds in the semis. Detroit/SJ would beat up on each other, but the Sharks are tougher and can probably neutralize the Wings skill a bit.

I wonder if Vancouver is mentally done, they have such a pop gun offense. We play them very well but you never know with a goalie like Luongo, but we score those dirty goals. I have a gut feeling we will see the Sharks at some point, hopefully not until the WCF's if possible.

I will be cheering for Vancouver to win and be prepared for the onslaught of their fans ;)

And I think most duck/shark fans feel the same way about not wanting to meet in round two, there's a good chance they'd beat the crap out of each other and not have alot left for the WCF's

I hope the ducks'll play vs Sharks.

It would be harder than vs the Canucks, imo. But it's a lovely challengue to achieve.

I hope the Ducks play the Sharks in the confrence final, so at least California will have someone in the final. That'd be pretty sweet.

Let's just avoid each other till the Conference Finals, shall we?

I'm assuming every Ducks fan is rooting for Calgary to win the last 2 and eliminate Detroit, but who are you rooting for in the other series? Rather play another boring trap-style series against Vancouver or more of an open, physical, exciting series with San Jose?

As a Wings fan, I'm obviously rooting for Dallas. After the gooning of a Calgary series the last thing I want is to face a physical Sharks team, with the prospect of having to face an even MORE physical Ducks team if I get past them. Even if we did run the gauntlet, itd be a miracle if anyone on the team had the legs or bodily health to keep up with a team like Ottawa or Buffalo in the SCF. My pick:

#1 DET vs. #6 DAL
#2 ANH vs. #5 SJ
(best overall quality of play. Ducks/Sharks would be amazing and Wings/Stars have plenty of history)

Other possibilities:

#1 DET vs. #5 SJ
#2 ANH vs. #3 VAN
(2nd best overall for entertaining games IMO)

#2 ANH vs. #8 CAL
#5 SJ vs. #6 DAL
(Looks to be boring hockey and lopsided series but at least Dallas has more overall skill and depth to make it competative)

#2 AHN vs. #8 CAL
#3 VAN vs. #5 SJ
(my nightmare matchups as far as good hockey with a trap-to-death Canucks team and a completely overmatched Flames team. Lopsided games with even less overall skill that the matchup above)

Vancouver.

Vancouver because I think we match up quite well against them. I'd like to see the battle of California in the WCF.

Let's just avoid each other till the Conference Finals, shall we?

My thoughts exactly. San Jose is a dangerous team, as is Anaheim.

With the Wings winning, we are down to playing Vancouver if they win tomorrow, otherwise it's the Sharks.

With the Wings winning, we are down to playing Vancouver if they win tomorrow, otherwise it's the Sharks.

Let's go Canucks.:handclap:

Well, if Dallas beats Vancouver tomorrow night, they'll play Detroit and we'll play San Jose. If Vancouver wins, they'll play us and San Jose will play Detroit.

[Edit: Sorry, two great minds working in unison.]

Go Canucks!!!

Let's save the Battle of California for the Conference Finals.

With the Wings winning, we are down to playing Vancouver if they win tomorrow, otherwise it's the Sharks.

Vancouver would be ideal. We match up good against them plus their power play has been horrid so far (1 for 26?). San Jose and Detroit would wear each other out and hopefully the winner of that series would be depleted in the Western Conference Finals. Let's go Canucks!

Go Canucks!!!

Let's save the Battle of California for the Conference Finals.

Actually I'm hoping that Detroit beats San Jose for the Conference Finals. My bracket would be screwed up otherwise.

So game 1 will be either on Wednesday or Thursday, right?

As a Sharks fan, let me add my voice to the "Go Canucks" chant.

As a Sharks fan, let me add my voice to the "Go Canucks" chant.


I'll second that in a big way!:handclap:

I fear San Jose the most, any way to avoid them would be better.

Vancouver can't be overlooked though, a goalie like Luongo can make them very dangerous, i.e. 2003 ducks.

Its intereting because east is shaping up something similar

Buffalo is going to play an overmatch Rangers, while Ottawa and Devils will beat the life out of each other...

I have to say, I've become a one-night Canucks fan. I really do want the Sharks
to play the Ducks, but I'd prefer it in the Conference Finals. Just the brutal hits
from both sides in that potential series... I wouldn't want to try to win TWO more
series after that head to head matchup.

Either way, good luck in Round 2.

So game 1 will be either on Wednesday or Thursday, right?

Western Conference Semifinals Schedule
The Ducks will open the Western Conference Semifinals on Wednesday, April 25 against either the Vancouver Canucks (#3 seed) or the San Jose Sharks (#5 seed). The Ducks opponent will be determined tonight with the result of Game 7 between Dallas and Vancouver.If Dallas wins, the Ducks will play the Sharks. If Vancouver wins, the Ducks will play the Canucks.

Regardless of the opponent, the series will start at Honda Center on Wednesday, April 25 and follow a 2-2-1-1-1 format. All games will be heard live on KLAA AM 830. The complete local television schedule will be announced Tuesday.

Here is the complete schedule:

Game 1 Wednesday, April 25 Honda Center 7 p.m.
Game 2 Friday, April 27 Honda Center 7 p.m.
Game 3 Sunday, April 29 GM Place/HP Pavilion 5 p.m.
Game 4 Tuesday, May 1 GM Place/HP Pavilion 7 p.m.
Game 5* Thursday, May 3 Honda Center 6 p.m.
Game 6* Sunday, May 6 GM Place/HP Pavilion TBD
Game 7* Tuesday, May 8 Honda Center TBD

* If necessary

I'll admit it.

We stand a better chance against Detroit than your Ducks.

Bottom line: I still believe the Sharks are going to beat you, so it doesn't matter when!

So many people will be intently watching tonight!

2-1 Vancouver 13 minutes left in the 3rd.

Pyatt empty net...

Vancouver it is.

Vancouver with the empty net. Looks like we're facing Vancouver. As glad as I am to face them, I feel bad for Turco. He played great, but still couldn't get his team into the 2nd round.

Vancouver it is.