All Set in the Ouest

The stage is set for a good Series in this semi-final. A well oiled veteran and puck passing team against a younger but physical team. Where will the difference be in this Series ? Let's take a look. The Sharks in there Series won 51% of their face-offs, The Wings won 55%, could be a factor in a tight Series. The Wings averaged a 42.5 shots on goal per game against the Flames, the Sharks had 32.6 against the Predators. The Wings had a 13.2 % on the power play, while the Sharks did poorly, with 6.7%.

Prediction : Detroit in 7

The Canucks will need to see their scoring improve in this Series to have any chance to beat the Anaheim team. The Canucks scored 13 goals in seven games against Dallas, while the Ducks got 12 against Minnesota. Anaheim won 49.2% of their face-offs, the Canucks got 46.8%. The Canucks power play did not fair well, as it got 7.9%, the Ducks were dangereous on theirs with a whopping 26.3%.

Prediction: Anaheim in 6