I was asked to cover the Stanley Cup playoffs with the Nashville Predators visiting the Anaheim Ducks. It was great to finally get some play off coverage, but it was another Friday away from home. The Ducks were able to even up the series after a 5-3 win in game 2. Before I went in to take photos, I had to get some stock photos of the Honda Center in the golden hour. I found these wildflowers out front and thought it would make an interesting photo.

And also got a close up with the palm trees, very California.

It was a great atmosphere in the inside, I wasn’t able to sit next to the ice this time since the holes weren’t cut out for shooting. Instead we had seats reserved for the photographers up top. It was cool to get a general view and not have to move around a lot. Here is a photo of all the fans during a break.

Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan checks a Nashville Predator player.

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Lubomir Visnovsky and forward Corey Perry stand during a break.

Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry celebrates after a goal on Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne.

Anaheim Ducks forward Bobby Ryan attempts a shot on Nashville Predators Goalie Pekka Rinne.

Anaheim Ducks goalie Dan Ellis blocks a shot.

Anaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne moves around Nashville Predators defenseman Shane O’Brien

Anaheim Ducks forward Brad Winchester checks Nashville Predators forward Nick Spaling

The Anaheim Ducks and Nashville Predators fight during the game.

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Toni Lydman checks Nashville Predators defenseman Shea Weber

Nashville Predators defenseman Kevin Klein attempts a follow up shot on Anaheim Ducks goalie Dan Ellis.

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Luca Sbisa checks a Nashville Predators player.

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf celebrates after a goal.

Nashville Predators goalie Pekka Rinne attempts to grab the puck.

Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter attempts to get possession of the puck from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Luca Sbisa.

Nashville Predators forward Martin Erat maintains possession of the puck from Anaheim Ducks defenseman Francois Beauchemin .

Anaheim Ducks Mascot celebrates after the win.

Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf gives his stick to the crowd.

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