Anaheim is looking better, building around youngsters Leo Carlsson (12 goals) and Cutter Gauthier, both high draft picks, plus defensemen Tristan Luneau and Radko Gudas. They won three of four against Anaheim last season by a 14-8 count. San Jose is rebuilding after having the worst record in the league a year ago, outscored by a whopping 150 goals. They fell short in the opener, losing 5-4 to St. Louis, part of an 11-25-6 run at home. Play Anaheim.
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