Goaltending will be big in this playoff series, literally and figuratively.
The obvious obstacle facing the Ducks in the first round is 6-foot-5 Nashville goalie Pekka Rinne, a Vezina Trophy runner-up last season.
The Ducks will counter with John Gibson and Frederik Andersen, who won the William M. Jennings Trophy for the fewest goals given up.
Nashville beat the Ducks in the first round of the 2011 playoffs.
Ducks offense vs. Predators defense
The Ducks achieved balance when they split up Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry and are awaiting the return of Rickard Rakell, David Perron and Brandon Pirri.