DUCK TALES
- Ryan Kesler was named as a finalist for the Selke Trophy on Wednesday (along with Patrice Bergeron and Mikko Koivu). The award is for the NHL’s best defensive forward (you knew that), and it is Kesler’s fifth nomination (you probably didn’t know that). [OC Register]
- Balanced scoring depth and good goaltending was key to the Ducks’ first round success. [ESPN]
- Will the Ducks’ first round sweep of the Flames end the Brian Elliott era in Calgary? [National Post]
- The Ducks are the first team to move to the second round.