| Sharks | Category | Ducks | Reason |
| Goalie | Sharks | Anaheim has question mark here for 1st time in a while. Nabokov is so consistent | |
| Forwards | Sharks | Both teams are loaded at top 3. Sharks have more depth after top guns and experienced checkers | |
| Ducks | Defense | So close here. Blake and Boyle help Sharks. Can't beat top four of Ducks | |
| Ducks | Special Teams | Sharks | Sharks are very efficient here. Ducks were red hot down stretch, and confident going into playoffs |
| Ducks | Coaching | Slightest edge to Carlyle for getting team to believe again. All McLellan did was lead to a best record |
Jim's Pick is the SHARKS. Sharks have too much depth and now have enough experience on blueline. Sharks in 6
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| Nashville | 3 | |
| Los Angeles | 1 |
| Florida | 4 | |
| Washington | 7 |
| New Jersey | 3 | |
| Ottawa | 2 |
| Buffalo | 2 | |
| Boston | 4 |
| St. Louis | 1 | |
| Philadelphia | 2 |
| Detroit | 1 | |
| Toronto | 5 |
| Tampa Bay | 3 | |
| Montreal | 1 |
| Atlanta | 3 | |
| NY Islanders | 6 |
| Carolina | 2 | |
| Columbus | 3 |
| Dallas | 2 | |
| Minnesota | 3 |
| NY Rangers | 1 | |
| Calgary | 3 |
| Phoenix | 3 | |
| Anaheim | 4 |
| Pittsburgh | 0 | |
| San Jose | 5 |
| St. Louis | ||
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| Edmonton | ||
| Colorado |