There really isn't a lot to say about Game 6 between Nashville and Anaheim. The Ducks suffered a tough-luck loss, and Pekka Rinne made a number of timely saves to hold off the surge.

Jonathan Bernier needed to be better, but the opening goal went off Brandon Montour's skate, the second goal was from a wide-open shooter in the slot, the third goal was whacked at by two Preds on the doorstep, and he was too small to get to the fourth goal.

The Corsi gameflow chart and shot attempts heatmap are telling of the dominant game Anaheim played, as Nashville registered just eight shots through the first two periods.

Still, it's the Predators that are moving on. Considering their injuries, it is difficult to envision Nashville topping Pittsburgh. However, we've definitely seen wilder outcomes in professional sports. Whoops, I just wrote off Ottawa again, didn't I.

The players stepping into bigger roles or entering the lineup for Nashville are skilled and have solid pedigrees. Austin Watson was a first-round pick, Colton Sissons, Pontus Aberg and Miikka Salomaki were all second-round selections. Nashville also has Vladislav Kamenev to turn to if needed.

It's amazing how many of the Predators picks have hit from 2008 through 2014. 13 players are currently making an impact in these playoffs (or have the potential to), and that isn't including Seth Jones. Talk about efficiently and strategically building a franchise. Only Colin Wilson and Jones were top-10 selections, too.

Just a quick parting shot with Anaheim, if John Gibson cannot man the crease for a starter's workload (55 to 65 starts), the Ducks are going to be in trouble moving forward. Their core are aging, and while the defense still looks excellent, that forward corps has significant holes. Jakob Silfverberg and Rickard Rakell are go-to young players, but the Western Conference is a warzone come playoff time, and Anaheim might have just made its last deep postseason run with Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry leading the way.

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Looking at the league leaders in on-ice high-danger scoring chances per 60 minutes at five-on-five during the regular season a number of players jumped out to take a peek at.

Josh Leivo

It was surprising to see Leivo on the list because he spent most of his action in the shut-down role alongside Nazem Kadri and Leo Komarov or on the fourth line. Leivo turned in an excellent stretch with 3.1 points per 60 minutes at five-on-five, and he collected three power-play points. His two goals, eight helpers and 27 shots through 13 games are impressive marks, and the winger posted a sterling 55.3 Corsi For percentage. Where Leivo fits going forward is up in the air. But Toronto has the assets to assemble a strong four-line attack, which will probably include Leivo in some capacity.

Jordan Weal

With 58 goals and 186 points through 192 games over the past three seasons in the American Hockey League, it's no surprise that Weal was dangerous last year with Philadelphia. He had eight goals and 12 points through 23 NHL games in 2016-17, but just a single tally with the man advantage. Looking ahead, with Philadelphia's No. 1 power-play unit set in stone, Weal's fantasy upside is capped. However, he's also a potential candidate to be plucked from the Flyers in the expansion draft. Regardless, Weal is probably eyeing a consistent top-six gig in 2017-18 and a breakout campaign is within reach.

Jordan Eberle

I already discussed Eberle here, and my feel is that he could be playing for a new team in 2017-18. It might be difficult to shed the salary, but with just two years remaining on the deal, wilder contracts have been moved. Additionally, who knows what's in store with the backroom wheeling and dealing ahead of the expansion and entry drafts. His career-low 9.6 shooting percentage hurt his goal total, and his poor playoff performance will have his fantasy stock at an all-time low entering next season. Eberle posted a 13.8 shooting percentage over the three season prior to last year, and if he converted at that rate on his 208 shots in 2016-17, he would have scored 28 goals. At just 26, the winger is still in his offensive prime and lines up for a bounce-back campaign.

David Savard

There was a lot to like about Savard's 2016-17 campaign, but seeing him high on this list was a little surprising. His fantasy value is limited because he doesn't receive the power-play time to pad his point total. In fact, the rearguard didn't register a single point with the man advantage and averaged just 14 seconds of power-play time. His 33 even-strength points were a career high, and he also posted an incredible plus-33 rating. Add the decent production in the remaining peripheral stats (135 shots, 126 blocked shots, 44 PIM and 127 hits), and you've got a reliable high-floor asset. If Savard ever climbed into a power-play role again, he'd be even better.

Hampus Lindholm

There was a significant dip in fantasy production from Lindholm this season, as he declined across the board. He's consistently matching up against the opposition's top players and also started a career-high 52.4 percent of his five-on-five shifts in the defensive zone this sseason. Lindholm also consistently plays second fiddle with the man advantage and recorded just five power-play points despite averaging 2:02 of power-play time per game. At some point, Lindholm is probably going to be able to post excellent numbers while still playing his shut-down role. That's likely still a few seasons ahead of the 23-year-old blue liner, though. Lindholm's fantasy value is pretty limited entering 2017-18, and especially because the Ducks have alternative options to play an offensively tilted role.

Darnell Nurse

I recently touched on Nurse here, in regards to his potential uptick in fantasy value with Andrej Sekera set to miss the start of the season. There is a better than zero chance Nurse climbs the depth chart and receives power-play time to begin the season. He's a former seventh overall selection that has all the potential to be a workhorse defenseman. Additionally his ability to generate shots at five-on-five is impressive. Among all defensemen with at least 600 minutes at five-on-five last season, Nurse's 7.25 shots per 60 minutes ranked fourth. He also boasts some cross-category appeal. Nurse should provide a nice return to fill out your virtual blue line, and he might take advantage of an extended role to start the season and never look back.

Mikkel Boedker

Simply put, Boedker was awful in 2016-17. He made the most of oodles of power-play time during his final season in Arizona with 18 points on the man advantage, and then he struggled in a depth role with the Sharks. Boedker averaged just 14:21 of ice time per game, and even with 1:40 of power-play time, he only managed a single assist up a man. His 8.2 shooting percentage likely has some positive regression ahead, and the Sharks are in an interesting contract situation. Currently, Boedker, Joe Pavelski, Joonas Donskoi, Joel Ward and Melker Karlsson, Timo Meier and Kevin Labanc are the only wingers under contract for next season — and Tomas Hertl if you count him. Boedker might receive better minutes and looks next season. He's being paid $4 million to produce so a larger role should help him post better numbers. Albeit, potentially not fantasy relevant ones.

Brandon Saad

For most of last season, Saad was pacing the league in goals per 60 minutes at five-on-five and finished with a 16th-ranked 1.1 goals and 19th-ranked 2.21 points per 60 minutes. However, he scored just three power-play points all season and averaged only 1:39 of ice per game with the man advantage. For awhile, it was difficult to argue with his limited power-play exposure. However, as the season went along, the Blue Jackets struggled with the man advantage. Columbus' power-play percentage was 19.9 for the season but just 10.1 in the second half, and the Jackets scored just 3.2 goals per 60 minutes with the man advantage. Finding a little more power-play time for your top five-on-five scorer probably is something to look at when you're reeling with the man advantage. Until Saad receives more time up a man, his fantasy value is capped – unfortunately.

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Enjoy Game 6 between Ottawa and Pittsburgh, Dobberheads.