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They rallied from a non-playoff team to the No. 2 seeding in the Western Conference, set a team record for consecutive home wins, displayed an exciting comeback nature, surprisingly emerged with dueling goalies, and locked up their two pending star free agents.

"Rockabye, rockabye." - Shawn Mullins/Sad Ducks Fans Let's set aside our pain for a moment, and participate in hockey's greatest tradition.

MAY 08: Nick Bonino #13 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates with Corey Perry #10 after scoring the game winning goal against the Detroit Red Wings in overtime in Game Five of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on May 8, 2013 in Anaheim, California.

Neither was Game 6, really, but the Detroit Red Wings, spurred by jerseys in the ceiling or echoes from the '90s or something even more spiritual, have done something remarkable in this first-round series.

Anaheim Ducks right wing Kyle Palmieri, from left, celebrates his goal with Cam Fowler, Emerson Etem, Ben Lovejoy and David Steckel during the first period in Game 5 of their first-round NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff series against the Detroit Red Wings in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

Jonas Hiller stopped the first 32 shots through two-plus periods, looking like he was going to shut out the Detroit Red Wings in consecutive games.

DETROIT - Jonas Hiller stopped the first 32 shots through two-plus periods, looking like he was going to shut out the Detroit Red Wings in consecutive games.

The Ducks have a history of not always maintaining composure, collective cool no more the hallmark of this group than its ability to square dance.

Home ice advantage in the playoffs is one of the hockey world's greatest intangibles.

Ducks D Cam Fowler, who grew up in Windsor, talks about coming home to play at Joe Louis Arena in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Gustav Nyquist's power-play goal at 1:21 of overtime after the Red Wings blew a three-goal lead in the third period gave Detroit a 5-4 victory over the Anaheim Ducks to even their playoff series Thursday night.

Cam Fowler has gone from watching the Red Wings and Anaheim Ducks in the playoffs at Joe Louis Arena to actually being on the ice.

Teemu Selanne was skating slightly backward when he decided he could still beat Jimmy Howard.

April 30, 2013; Anaheim, CA, USA; Anaheim Ducks goalie Jonas Hiller blocks a shot as Detroit Red Wings left wing Johan Franzen and center Henrik Zetterberg are in position for the rebound during the first period in game one of the first round of the 2013 Stanley Cup playoffs at the Honda Center.

Teemu Selanne #8 of the Anaheim Ducks celebrates his goal for a 2-1 lead over the Detroit Red Wings with Ben Lovejoy #6 during the third period in Game One of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Honda Center on April 30, 2013 in Anaheim, California.

RED WINGS FORWARDS VS. DUCKS DEFENSE Red Wings forwards The Red Wings finally appear to have four lines functioning near high gear.

The Ducks and Red Wings faced each other three times this season, with the visitor winning every game: Feb.

While the Blackhawks and Penguins seem to be everyone's favorites to reach the Stanley Cup Fianls, the Western Conference shows itself as the much rough road to get there.

Radim Vrbata had three goals, capping his hat trick with a short-handed score, and Jason LaBarbera made 22 of his 43 saves in the first period to lead the Phoenix Coyotes to a 5-3 victory over the playoff-bound Anaheim Ducks on Saturday night.

With fingers-crossed, and wood-knocked, it appears that the Anaheim Ducks are ready to open the playoffs in great shape.