Detroit at Anaheim

The Detroit Red Wings will be making their 22nd consecutive playoffs appearance, as they open on the road in Anaheim. The Wings had to win their last four to get here, but having done so, their playoffs experience gives them an edge. Anaheim got off to a very strong start, which was hidden by the long streak of the Chicago Blackhawks. The Ducks opened 22-3-4 through 29 games, but it was this same Detroit team that cooled them off, as Detroit came into Anaheim and won back-to-back games against the red-hot Ducks, so they are certainly capable here. Detoit has amassed an 8-1-2 mark in their last 11 against the Ducks. After starting so strong, Anaheim finished the season just 3-7 on home ice. Take Detroit.