Predators at Ducks
THE STORY: The Nashville Predators go for a sweep of season series with the Anaheim Ducks when the teams face off at the Honda Center on Sunday. Nashville has won five straight meetings with Anaheim, including each of the first three this campaign. The Predators, who are 1-1-1 on their four-game road trip, are two points behind Detroit for fourth place in the Western Conference. Anaheim has lost four of five.
TV: 8 p.m. ET, FSN Tennessee (Nashville), Prime Ticket (Anaheim)
ABOUT THE PREDATORS (41-21-8): Defenseman Kevin Klein returned to the lineup Saturday against Los Angeles after missing eight contests with an upper-body injury. Klein notched an assist on Mike Fisher's goal in the loss to the Kings. Martin Erat recorded a goal and an assist, giving him nine points in his last seven games. Alexander Radulov is contemplating a return to Nashville after spending the last four seasons in the Kontinental Hockey League. "It sounds like it's in better position and has a lot more steam to it than in the past," coach Barry Trotz said. "I would probably say by the weekend we should have a better idea of whether he's coming or not." Radulov spent two campaigns with the Predators after being drafted 15th overall in 2004, registering 44 goals and 51 assists over 145 contests.
ABOUT THE DUCKS (30-31-11): Teemu Selanne notched a pair of assists in Friday's loss to Los Angeles. The "Finnish Flash" has collected 500 of his 742 career assists with Anaheim. Jonas Hiller extended his franchise record by making his 31st consecutive start. Hiller last had a rest on Jan. 10 against Dallas as Jeff Deslauriers made 26 saves in the win over the Stars. Anaheim has had success at home of late, winning six of eight matchups and 12 of 16. The Ducks are 1-1-0 on their three-game homestand.
OVERTIME:
1. The Predators have lost three of their last five road games and seven of 10.
2. Anaheim has won each of its last six contests played on Sunday.