Tale of the Tape™
In the postseason:
The Flames took on a 101-point team and won in 6. If the Flames win, they win in 6 minimum against a 109-point team.
The Ducks took on a 99-point Team and swept. If the Ducks win, they win in a minimum of 5 against a 97 point team.
Contrast to the 'hawks--they took on a 104-point team and won in 6, and a 100-point team and won in 4.
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Reg season:
Hawks beat ducks in the season series 2 games to 1. 8-3 goal differential. Ducks never score more than one goal per game.
Hawks beat the flames in the season series 2 games to 1. 7-6 goal differential. Hawks loss was in OT.
Both the Flames and Ducks were in the weakest division this year--'hawks in the strongest.
Head-to-head the Ducks are 3-1-1 against the Flames, with a 21-17 goal differential. Ducks' OTL was in the shootout (did not count towards Calgary's goal differential since skills competitions down't happen in the PO's).
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Based on this, I would say the Ducks are the more favorable opponent. Calgary has a tougher run and seems to match up better with us. With the Ducks it's going to be Well-rested vs. Battle Tested. I also think the Ducks should prevail against Cal-gary.