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Selanne, Ducks go for seventh straight win

Mar 5, 2008 - 1:33 PM Anaheim (38-23-7) at Chicago (32-28-6) 8:30 pm EST

CHICAGO (Ticker) - Teemu Selanne's contribution to the Anaheim Ducks can be measured in goals and assists, but it is the win column is where the veteran is having the most impact.

Selanne will look to lead the Ducks to their seventh consecutive victory Wednesday when they visit the Chicago Blackhawks.

Since Selanne's return to the Ducks after contemplating retirement for the first four months of the season, the club has posted a 11-1-0 record en route to obtaining the league's third-best record.

The 37-year-old Selanne, who led the defending Stanley Cup champions in scoring last season, has seven goals and five assists in 12 games this year.

Despite the team's recent success, Anaheim would be the fourth seed in the Western Conference playoffs because they currently trail the Dallas Stars by four points in the Pacific Division.

The Blackhawks earned a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night and are 3-1-0 over their last four contests. Right wing Jason Williams notched a goal and an assist in the win over the Wild.

Chicago rookie Patrick Kane leads the team with 55 points, but has been held off the scoresheet in four of the last five games.

The Ducks have won all three meetings between the teams this season, including a 6-3 victory on February 24. Selanne tallied a hat trick in the contest and added two assists, marking his best game since his return.