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Ducks open five-game trip against Capitals

Dec 8, 2006 - 4:59 PM Anaheim (21-3-6) at Washington (12-9-6) 7:00 pm EST

WASHINGTON (Ticker) -- Teemu Selanne is taking his high-flying act on the road.

Selanne hopes to continue his outstanding recent play Friday when the Anaheim Ducks open a five-game road trip against the Washington Capitals.

Anaheim's leading scorer, Selanne has 14 goals and 29 points over his last 18 games. The star right wing tallied twice and added an assist in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over the Nashville Predators.

The Ducks, whose 48 points are the most in the NHL, have won four of their last five games. Anaheim, which is 8-1-2 on the road this season, plays 10 of its next 12 games on the road.

The Capitals, who have scored 13 goals in their last two contests, extended their winning streak to four games after hammering the Ottawa Senators, 6-2, on Wednesday. Washington has outscored its opponents, 22-11 during their current surge.

Chris Clark led Washington with two goals while Dainius Zubris and Alexander Ovechkin each had three assists. Olaf Kolzig made 35 saves for Washington, which went 2-for-7 on the power play.