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DAILY PRIME - APRIL 30, 2013: PLAYOFF PREVIEWS OF TODAY'S STARTING ... (primepucks.com)
18 Days Damien Brunner C DET, Francois Beauchemin D ANA, Teemu Selanne RW ANA, Johan Franzen RW DET, Niklas Kronwall D DET Comment

WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFF PREVIEW

DETROIT (7) vs. ANAHEIM (2)

Must-Starts

Red Wings: Henrik Zetterberg, Pavel Datsyuk, Niklas Kronwall, Jimmy Howard

Ducks: Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Teemu Selanne, Francois Beauchemin

Sleepers

Red Wings: Damien Brunner, Johan Franzen

Ducks: Bobby Ryan

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19 Days Anaheim Ducks Comment

Anaheim Ducks coach Bruce Boudereau called Ryan Getzlaf the "straw that stirs the drink on our team."

Getzlaf, the Ducks' captain, signed an eight-year contract extension during what's become a comeback year for him. Getzlaf scored 15 goals and 49 points in 44 games this season only one year after scoring just 11 goals and 57 points in 82 contests. "I just believe he's our leader. Our big centerman. He creates the most points," Boudreau said. " ... He's not the young kid that played the last time they won the Cup. This is his time right now."

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21 Days Anaheim Ducks Comment

Ryan Getzlaf chipped in two assists in the Ducks' regular season finale loss to the Coyotes Saturday night.

Despite the 5-3 loss, Getzlaf buffed his stats up from a memorable season that saw him notch 49 points and sign a mega long term extension with Anaheim.

Line Change: Ryan Getzlaf was to sit but could go as Nick Bonino ma... (dailyfaceoff.com)
23 Days Ryan Getzlaf C ANA Comment

This would be good for Getzlaf's fantasy owners who need him to play tonight. However we might not know until warmups if Getzlaf will be in or not. Monitor his status.

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23 Days Anaheim Ducks Comment

The Anaheim Ducks won't feature Ryan Getzlaf, Saku Koivu or Teemu Selanne in their lineup Thursday night at Vancouver.

Fantasy owners won't be pleased with coach Bruce Bodreau for this decision, but from a team perspective it makes sense since they have nothing to play for with the regular season drawing to a close and the playoffs on the horizon. Giving them a rest down the stretch to recharge, in what has been a strange year because of the lockout, isn't a bad idea.

Line Change: Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf won't play tonight vs Canuc... (dailyfaceoff.com)
23 Days Ryan Getzlaf C ANA Comment

Getzlaf along with other veterans will get a rest tonight.

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24 Days Anaheim Ducks Comment

Ryan Getzlaf might spend one of the Ducks' final two games in the press box.

Anaheim has nothing left to play for before the postseason starts, and Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau wants to give some of his players a breather. Getzlaf has 15 goals and 47 points in 43 games this season.

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