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Ducks' Giguere may see action against Wild

Oct 14, 2007 - 2:46 PM Minnesota (4-0-0) at Anaheim (2-3-1) 8:00 pm EDT

ANAHEIM, California (Ticker) -- Will Jean-Sebastian Giguere finally suit up for the Anaheim Ducks?

The Ducks hope to build off a win in their home opener when they host the undefeated Minnesota Wild on Sunday.

Giguere was in attendance for the opener but instead of pads and skates, he was sporting a suit and tie. The 30-year-old Giguere, who has missed the start of the season recovering from sports hernia surgery, went 36-10-8 with a 2.26 goals-against average last season.

Francois Beauchemin scored in the third period on Wednesday to give the defending Stanley Cup champions to a 2-1 triumph over the Boston Bruins at the Honda Center. Beauchemin has registered a team-leading four assists and five points.

The 2006-07 Frank Selke Trophy recipient, Samuel Pahlsson - who also had sports hernia surgery in the offseason - was back in the lineup for Wednesday's home opener.

Though not in uniform, Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer both were on hand to help raise the championship banners. Neither player has given any indication about whether they will retire or return to the ice.

The Wild have far less to worry about. Minnesota continued its red-hot start with a 3-2 triumph over the Phoenix Coyotes on Saturday night.

Niklas Backstrom turned aside 27 of the 29 shots he faced and has propelled the Wild to all four of their victories. The Finn is 4-0 between the pipes with a 1.00 GAA, .960 save percentage and two shutouts.