Anaheim Ducks Aim to Extend Winning Streak in Playoff Hunt Against Struggling Blackhawks

The Ducks, riding a strong home performance, are closing in on a Western Conference wild-card spot as they face the NHL's second-worst team.

The Anaheim Ducks have won five consecutive home games and are 8-2-1 in their last 11 matches, putting them within six points of the final Western Conference wild-card spot.
Anaheim recently rallied from a two-goal deficit to secure a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks, marking their first win against the Canucks in three years.
Key players for the Ducks include Ryan Strome and Troy Terry, who each tallied a goal and two assists in their last game, and defenseman Jackson LaCombe, who has emerged as a standout performer this season.
The Chicago Blackhawks, currently in a five-game losing streak, hold the NHL's worst road record and are just two points ahead of last-place San Jose in the standings.
Blackhawks rookie Connor Bedard has struggled recently, failing to record a point in four consecutive games, while goaltender Arvid Soderblom has shown promise despite the team's overall poor performance.