Despite missing the playoffs the last two seasons, the Anaheim Ducks have been one of the more successful NHL franchises over the past 15 years. The pinnacle of the Ducks’ history was winning the Stanley Cup in 2007, but the team has been close a few more times.
The Ducks have lost in the conference finals three times since the 2005-06, including twice in seventh game heartbreakers.
Looking back, the first-round of the 2005-06 playoffs in Western Conference was wild. All four lower seeds won their series, including the Ducks, who were the No.