Up next for the Ducks: Friday vs. Chicago

VS. CHICAGO

When: 1 p.m.

Where: Honda Center.

On the air: TV: Prime Ticket; Radio: 830.

Records: Ducks 9-11-3, Blackhawks 16-5-2.

Record vs. Blackhawks (2008-09): 1-2-1.

Update: Here’s a challenge for the Ducks: Chicago was one of the best teams in the NHL before Marian Hossa made his season debut Wednesday and scored two goals in a 7-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks, the top team in the Western Conference. Hossa signed a 12-year, $62.8-million contract in the off-season but underwent shoulder surgery soon after. The Ducks are 3-1 on this homestand after a winless trip. Among the reasons: They’re spending more time in their offensive end and goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere is on a bit of a roll after playing strictly a backup role.

-- Robyn Norwood