With tonight’s series-clinching win, the Ducks own an all-time record of 11-4 in games in which they can clinch a series, including a 9-0 mark at Honda Center.
Anaheim advances to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the fifth time in franchise history, the third time in the last four years and fourth in the last six NHL seasons.
Tonight’s victory improved the Ducks’ record in Game 6 contests to 6-1.
The Ducks also improved their lifetime postseason record at Honda Center to 29-15 (.659 win percentage).
Ryan Getzlaf has earned points in four consecutive games (1-5=6). He leads Anaheim and ranks tied for second in the NHL in postseason scoring (2-6=8). He also co-leads the NHL in postseason assists with six.
Corey Perry has a three-game goal streak (3-1=4), which is tied for the NHL postseason lead (also Ryder, Malkin, Ryan, Parise and Ovechkin (active)).
Teemu Selanne scored his 10th career playoff game-winning goal and first since Game 5 of the WCF on May 20, 2007 at Detroit.
Chris Pronger has recorded points in three of the last four games (1-3=4), including two assists tonight.
Scott Niedermayer has earned points in two consecutive games (0-3=3).