Round 1 expectations from Ducks Mafia

Ducks vs. Blackhawks – Round One Preview

Best of Seven Series – Let the Real Season Begin

The reigning Stanley Cup champions. This year’s President’s Trophy winners. The Anaheim Ducks have once again proven they’re the class of the league, finishing at the top of the mountain with a target on their backs—and they wouldn’t have it any other way. Round one brings the Chicago Blackhawks to the dance, a young and hungry squad that’s exceeded expectations. With rookie sensation Connor Bedard and standout Brock Faber, they’ve got some serious firepower and a bright future. But in the playoffs, experience matters—and the Ducks aren’t just experienced, they’re built for this. Led by a core that knows how to win when it counts, Anaheim is looking to go back-to-back and remind the league that regular season dominance is just the prelude. The postseason is where legends are made—and history says the Ducks know the way. Chicago may have surprised a few teams this year, but nothing’s surprising about Anaheim’s presence at the top. The President’s Trophy was earned. The Cup still resides in Anaheim. And now, the mission to defend begins.

Prediction: The Hawks may have the future on their side, but the Ducks are still the present. Ducks in 6 !