BoC Gameday -- Could you be more Pacific?
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 11:16 AM PST
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Anaheim Ducks (23-20-7, t-10th in west) at San Jose Sharks (33-10-8, 1st in west), 7:30 pm
Anaheim Calling for Ducks, Fear The Fin for Sharks, and never forget PJ at Sharkspage.
Happy Hug Day, everyone! I thought I'd start out today's post with a rather staggering-contrast table -- here's how Anaheim has performed this season against Pacific opponents vs. the rest of the league (hint: very badly). They've won only 3 of 9 games against the Coyotes and Stars and 0 of 6 games against the intrastate Sharks and Kings. And yeah, in case you're curious or vengeful, that hurts the ego quite a bit.
| OPPONENT | GP | ANA Record | +GF -GA = GD | PP% | PK% |
| Phoenix | 5 | 2-1-2 | +2.4 -2.8 = -0.4 | 18.5% | 78.6% |
| Dallas | 4 | 1-3-0 | +2.5 -3.8 = -1.3 | 0.0% | 78.6% |
| San Jose | 4 | 0-4-0 | +1.5 -4.0 = -2.5 | 21.1% | 68.8% |
| Los Angeles | 2 | 0-2-0 | +1.5 -4.0 = -2.5 | 11.1% | 90.9% |
| Pacific Division | 15 | 3-10-2 | +2.1 -3.5 = -1.4 | 16.4% | 78.2% |
| Rest of League | 35 | 20-10-5 | +3.1 -2.9 = +0.2 | 22.0% | 80.6% |
The Ducks playing outside the Pacific Division are 20-10-5. That's better than the Stars (16-13-8), the Coyotes (16-15-2), the Kings (19-12-2), and not much worse than the Sharks (22-7-4). In fact, in terms of winning percentage, it's sixth-best in the league:
Record against non-Pacific Teams 2009-10 -- six best
| Team | GP | W-L-O | WinPct. |
| Chicago | 39 | 30-6-3 | .808 |
| San Jose | 33 | 22-7-4 | .727 |
| Washington | 46 | 30-10-6 | .717 |
| New Jersey | 44 | 31-12-1 | .716 |
| Buffalo | 45 | 28-11-6 | .689 |
| Anaheim | 35 | 20-10-5 | .643 |
But it's their record within the Pacific Division that's killing them. Sad fact: the eastern-conference NY Rangers have as many points against Pacific Division opponents as the Ducks do -- eight. In fact, the Ducks' divisional record ranks them 30th in the league; Anaheim would have made for a very good non-Pacific team this season, it seems:
Record within own division 2009-10 -- seven worst
| Team | GP | W-L-O | WinPct. |
| Carolina | 13 | 5-7-1 | .423 |
| NY Islanders | 13 | 5-7-1 | .423 |
| Columbus | 13 | 3-6-4 | .385 |
| Toronto | 15 | 3-7-5 | .367 |
| NY Rangers | 12 | 3-7-2 | .333 |
| Edmonton | 16 | 4-10-2 | .313 |
| Anaheim | 15 | 3-10-2 | .267 |
Including tonight, the Ducks have nine more Pacific games to play, and notably, six more against the Sharks and Kings, where they've been outscored 24 to 9 in six previous BoC meetings. Of course, the Sharks only play the Ducks once more after tonight; it's the four remaining SoCal games that should be very pivotal (if the Ducks show up, that is).
Bullies.
Pacific whining aside, the Sharks are an astoundingly-good team.
* In their last 24 games, the Sharks have given up more than two goals only THREE times (twice to the Kings).
* In their last 10 games, the Sharks have given up more than one goal only THREE times (only once in their past six).
Meanwhile, the still-injured Ducks have surrendered four goals in each of their past three games -- uh oh.
* * *
Prediction: It's Thursday night, so I won't be around for game comments -- play nice. Ducks 4, Sharks 2. Goals by Getzlaf, Ryan x2, and Chipchura.
Go Ducks.
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The Kings are a bully? Finally!
Um… I don’t know who I want to win. But Blake’s a douche bag… and while he’s not on the team anymore, so is Cheechoo.
Go Ducks?
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Jan 21, 2010 11:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
You probably have to put aside your emotions for this one. A Ducks win could put Anaheim just two points behind L.A. (if Buffalo returns to western-beating form). Though I appreciate the Sharks-despising for sure.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 11:27 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i didnt want to mention that..we need all the support we could get
I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it
LONG LIVE BOC!!!.......GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 21, 2010 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m more scared of the Red Wings, Canucks, and Flames than I am the Ducks. If Anaheim can bump any of them out, if we’re able to stay in, I’ll be fine.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Jan 21, 2010 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
another cartoon classic hahahaha..sigh wish it wasnt true…sniffle
I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it
LONG LIVE BOC!!!.......GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 21, 2010 11:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I have to sort of credit commenter Gordon Bombay — he gave me the cartoon idea via text chat last night, after I unloaded some of the sad stats I’d put together.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 11:25 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i think we need a miracle tonite to be honest..lets hope that miracle is jonas
p.s.
It’s Thursday night, so I won’t be around for game comments
sleek i guess my t-shirt idea didnt detur you
I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it
LONG LIVE BOC!!!.......GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 21, 2010 11:26 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I won’t be singing in any ‘chiors’ tonight. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i tried spell checking that i swear…
I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it
LONG LIVE BOC!!!.......GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 21, 2010 11:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It hasn’t worked out very well this year, but don’t forget last spring. The two times I ditched out on Ducks-Sharks playoff games to attend choir practice, Jonas Hiller delivered two shutouts.
If only there were some way to convince the teams that it was April. I suppose it is raining pretty hard — maybe that’ll work.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 11:30 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I was expecting a Shark with duct feet punching through…
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 21, 2010 11:41 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
duct feet…
man, I’m tired.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 21, 2010 11:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OK, fine, but it’s an old one.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.battleofcali.com/2010/1/20/1262383/battle-of-california-t-shirts
u can get your self a fine t-shirt if you are so iniclined and like the foot thing so much.
self promotion
I usually end up doing somthing stupid...count on it
LONG LIVE BOC!!!.......GO DUCKS!!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Jan 21, 2010 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that…but what is the foot sticking out of?
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by SK eleven on Jan 21, 2010 11:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
my interpretation was,
the person wearing the shirt…
by Carl G on Jan 21, 2010 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ah, yea, that makes sense.
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by SK eleven on Jan 21, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Off-topic: OC Register blogger Suzanne Broughton went to the Ducks’ Disco Night with SK, and has a Corey Perry story plus video.
The money part:
Me: “So, do you?”
Perry: (With knitted-brow) “Do I what?”
Me: “Do you fight robots?”
Perry: (Smirking) “I’ll fight anyone.”
I assume “robot” is code for “Patrick Marleau”.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 1:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yea, she pretty much nailed it. That’s exactly how our conversation went.
GO DUCKS!!!
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by SK eleven on Jan 21, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We don't want your luch money. Hand over your Stanley Cup.
I'm warning you! I have ADHD and I know how to use it!!!
by Diamondback15 on Jan 21, 2010 1:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Typical Sharks fan — always trying to win the cup in January. :)
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 2:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Man, if only!
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Jan 21, 2010 2:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’d still have to give it to Chicago then.
Denis Gauthier sucks at hockey... and life.
by Kevin Y on Jan 21, 2010 2:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Tough to say — both clubs are 7-2-1 in January this year.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 3:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm betting we're winning the point differential
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on Jan 21, 2010 4:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It’s close — Chicago’s outscored their opponents by 11 this month, Sharks have outscored their opponents by 14.
In terms of raw offense, Chicago’s outscored the Sharks this month by six goals, though, despite any attempts by Calgary to boost the Sharks total.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 4:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hugs!
Lest this get to friendly, though, tonight I’m totally rooting for SJ. Not that I want to. Dang.
I prefer my Kool-Aid spiked
by Niesy on Jan 21, 2010 3:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
If anyone's interested, while we're waiting for 7:30
The talked about game:
Maybe I’m crazy, but east coast hockey seems much less gritty.
Anaheim Ducts
by brokenyard on Jan 21, 2010 5:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m late to it, but yay Beleskey! C’mon, comeback!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 9:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
C’mon, power play — competence!
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 9:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Bollocks. Time to get back out of the Pacific.
http://www.battleofcali.com/
by Earl Sleek on Jan 21, 2010 10:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think they all got tired of you picking on them and are ganging up against you.
"Devin Setoguchi’s haircut has released the dragon." – Drew Remenda
by Evilducks on Jan 22, 2010 12:08 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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Pacific Standings
| GP | W | L | OTL | PT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
San Jose
|
65 | 42 | 14 | 9 | 93 |
|
Phoenix
|
66 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 83 |
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Los Angeles
|
65 | 39 | 22 | 4 | 82 |
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Dallas
|
65 | 29 | 24 | 12 | 70 |
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Anaheim
|
66 | 30 | 28 | 8 | 68 |
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