West - Sharks vs. Ducks

S.J ANA # G EG S% G EG SV% Game 1: 0 3.1 83.3 2 1.2 100 Game 2: 2 5.5 91.7 3 3.6 96.4 Game 3: 4 3.8 91.9 3 3.7 89.5 Game 4: 0 3.1 88.5 4 2.6 100 Game 5: 3 7.1 91.3 2 2.3 95.8 Game 6: 1 3.3 89.2 4 3.7 97.0 Series [2-4] 10 25.9 90.1 18 17.1 96.1

Game 1: Where's Thornton? Anaheim played hard and were rewarded, but had only 1.2 EG!
Game 2: Another lopsided affair where the weaker team gets the "W" as a result of amazing goaltending. Although Anaheim looked a lot more organized and control the front of their net.
Game 3: As I said, without great goaltending Anaheim doesn't stand a chance.
Game 4: The lost battle by Thornton that resulted in the 3-0 goal says it all.
Game 5: This was Hiller's game, too bad they lost
Game 6: Anaheim completes the upset. Thornton gives away the puck in the third again. And a lost icing racing and battle along the boards puts the final nail in the coffin.

S.J ANA Winner Even Strength GF 2.32 2.49 EGF 2.67 2.59 GA 2.09 2.33 EGA 2.18 2.43 SV% 90.4% 90.4% Power Play GF 10.7 8.78 EGF 9.75 10.8 GA 0.97 2.1 EGA 0.77 0.64 SV% 91.4% 90.2%

The Ducks are in an interesting spot: Giguere has been the playoff hero many times over (playoff stats: 33-17, 2.16GA, 93%). However, Hiller has been the better goalie this season, putting Anaheim in an awkward spot. If there's a goaltender conflict early in the series then this series could end very quickly. It looks like Hiller will start the series (he's played in the last 9 games), if he fails or struggles Giguere will quickly replace him and take over. Anaheim can't keep up with San Jose's offense so they will need great goaltending.