Postgame notes.

The Ducks improved their lifetime postseason record at Honda Center to 30-15 (.667 win percentage).

Ryan Getzlaf has earned points in an NHL postseason-high seven consecutive games (two goals, 10 assists). Overall, he leads the NHL in both postseason scoring (14 points) and assists (11).

Jonas Hiller had his shutout streak snapped at 14:20 of the second period on Henrik Zetterberg’s goal. The streak lasted 90:16, dating back to Johan Franzen’s goal at 5:19 of the third period of Sunday’s triple OT contest (Game 2 of the CSF, May 3). For the series, Hiller has stopped 138-of-145 shots for a .952 save percentage and 1.90 goals-against average. Through his first nine career postseason contests, he has stopped 368-of-375 shots for a .981 save percentage and 1.74 GAA. He continues to lead the NHL in save percentage, and now ranks third in GAA.

Scott Niedermayer has earned points in four of the last five games (one goal, four assists) and in two straight (goal, assist). His goal accounted for his eighth career playoff game-winner, which ranks tied for second all-time among defensemen in the postseason (Nicklas Lidstrom 11, also Paul Coffey and Scott Stevens 8).

Chris Pronger extended his point streak to four games (goal, five assists). His assist on Scott Niedermayer’s goal accounted for his 100th career playoff point (22 goals, 78 assists). In addition, Pronger is now tied for the NHL lead in postseason scoring among defensemen (two goals, eight points).

Teemu Selanne has scored goals in three of the last four games.

Ryan Carter has earned points in four of the last five games, including an assist tonight (two goals, four points).

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J.P. Hoornstra covers the Dodgers, Angels and Major League Baseball for the Orange County Register, Los Angeles Daily News, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Torrance Daily Breeze, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, Pasadena Star-News, San Bernardino Sun, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Whittier Daily News and Redlands Daily Facts. Before taking the beat in 2012, J.P. covered the NHL for four years. UCLA gave him a degree once upon a time; when he graduated on schedule, he missed getting Arnold Schwarzenegger's autograph on his diploma by five months.

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