NHL Division Outlook: Pacific
By Mike Majeski
Anaheim Ducks
Feb 8, 2014; Nashville, TN, USA; The Anaheim Ducks congratulate goalie
Jonas Hiller(1) after beating the Nashville Predators 5-2 at Bridgestone Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mike Strasinger-USA TODAY Sports
As I stated in the intro, the Anaheim Ducks are the best team (points wise) returning from the Olympic break. They currently lead the NHL with 87 points. However, since they are in the Western Conference, they still have four teams within 10 points of them in conference standings. Anaheim still remains the favorite to win the Pacific Division and is likely to make a deep playoff run. However, the Western Conference is a deep race where any team could step up and surprise come playoff time.
Western Conference Standing: 1st
Division: 1st
Record in the last 10 games: 5-5-0
Top Scorers:
- Ryan Getzlaf (29 G, 38 A, 67 points)
- Corey Perry (30 G, 30 A, 60 points)
- Nick Bonino (16 G, 24 A, 40 points)
Starting Goaltender:
Jonas Hiller: 25-9-4-4, 2.34 GAA, .917 SV%