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Sharks have opportunity to take advantage of banged-up Ducks defense

In net isn't the only place where the Ducks are a little banged up ahead of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. They're also dealing with a significant injury on the blueline, and one that will create an opening for the Sharks to exploit matchups in their favor, unlike John Gibson's potential (and increasingly unlikely) absence.

Anaheim defenseman Cam Fowler missed the final three games of the regular season, and was ruled out two-to-six weeks with a shoulder injury a week ago. Fowler finished tied-for-second among Ducks defensemen with 32 points in 67 games, just five points back of Josh Manson.