Preview: The Wild plays the fourth in its five-game trip. This is only the Wild's second back-to-back of the season; the other was a shootout loss at Ottawa on Oct. 11. ... The Ducks ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over Vancouver on Friday. They have dropped nine of 11 (2-6-3), the other victory coming at Minnesota on Oct. 27.

Players to watch: Heading into Saturday's action, Ducks RW Teemu Selanne was tied for 23rd in the NHL with 15 points. RW Corey Perry leads with six goals.

Injuries: Wild LW Guillaume Latendresse (concussion), D Greg Zanon (groin) and D Mike Lundin (back) are out. D Clayton Stoner (finger) is doubtful. Ducks D Lubomir Visnovsky (finger), D Matt Smaby (thumb), C Jason Blake (wrist) and RW George Parros (eye) are out.

MICHAEL RUSSO