Anaheim is 1-0-2 in its past three games, including a 3-0 home victory against the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. The Ducks haven't had points in four consecutive games this season. Anaheim concludes a three-game homestand against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, then plays its last six games before the Christmas break on the road. Goaltender John Gibson is expected to start after Ryan Miller shut out Ottawa. Minnesota has won two of its past three games. The Wild opened a three-game California trip with a 5-2 loss at the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday.
Players to watch
Minnesota forward Mikael Granlund has one point (a goal) in his past five games after getting 10 points (four goals, six assists) during a six-game point streak. Ducks forward Adam Henrique has five points (two goals, three assists) in four games since he was acquired from the New Jersey Devils on Nov. 30. He had a goal and two assists against the Wild in New Jersey's 4-3 overtime win on Nov. 20.
They said it
"They're a good, hard-working, well-coached team that'll give you problems." -- Wild coach Bruce Boudreau on the Ducks "He's a smart hockey player. He's not a flashy guy, but he seems to be in good position most times. You don't have to tell him things more than once. He gets it. That's a great asset." -- Ducks coach Randy Carlyle on Henrique
Eriksson Ek was recalled from Iowa of the American Hockey League on Wednesday and is expected to play for the Wild for the first time since Nov. 20. … Silfverberg is a game-time decision after missing the past four games. Lindholm was placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
Stat pack
Dubnyk has allowed four or more goals five times in his past seven starts (4-2-1, 25 GAA) after he had three consecutive shutouts from Nov. 9-14. ... Perry has four points (two goals, two assists) in a three-game point streak.
