The Anaheim Ducks (17-10-1) host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-10-6) at Honda Center in a Pacific-Central inter-conference matchup, where the Ducks aim to build momentum from a dramatic 4-3 shootout win over Washington on Friday, extending their points streak to two (1-0-1). Anaheim, sitting fourth in the Pacific with a +5 goal differential, has clawed back into contention with balanced scoring (3.17 GF/G, 12th) but leaky defense (3.12 GA/G, 23rd), especially at home (8-5-1). The Blackhawks, fifth in the Central, wrap a grueling four-game California road trip on a sour note after a 6-0 blowout loss to Los Angeles on Saturday, dropping to 2-3-0 over their last five. Chicago’s youth movement, led by Connor Bedard’s 16 points in eight career games vs. Anaheim, faces a Ducks squad that’s 0-2-0 against them this season despite a historical edge. This third meeting could be a high-wire act, with Anaheim’s special teams (23.1% PP, 8th) testing Chicago’s road-weary PK (84.5%, 4th).
Game Details
Puckdrop: 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, California (capacity: 17,174)
Broadcast: ESPN+, CHSN (Blackhawks), Victory+ (Ducks), KCOP-13
This West Coast nightcap concludes Chicago’s road swing (2-1-1 so far) and Anaheim’s three-game homestand (2-0-0 entering). The Ducks have thrived in shootouts lately (3-1 this season), while the Blackhawks seek to avoid a sweep-ender after winning 5-3 in Chicago on Nov. 30.
Injury Report
Both teams are navigating goaltending crises, with Anaheim’s netminders sidelined and Chicago’s depth tested on the road. The Ducks have lost 78 man-games, forcing Ville Husso into back-to-back starts; Chicago’s absences hit leadership and scoring.
| Team | Player | Position | Status | Injury | Estimated Return | Notes |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Teuvo Teravainen | C | Day-to-Day (Probable) | Tooth | December 7 | 6G-11A in 27GP; full practice—expected to center second line if cleared. |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Laurent Brossoit | G | Out | Hip | December 10 | Backup; Arvid Soderblom (3-4-1, 3.53 GAA) starts after Saturday’s 32-save loss. |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Nick Foligno | LW | Injured Reserve | Hand | TBD | Captain; 0G-6A in 15GP before IR (retro Nov. 15)—leadership void. |
| Chicago Blackhawks | Shea Weber | D | Injured Reserve (LTIR) | Undisclosed | July 1, 2026 | Veteran; no games this season—long-term depth hit. |
| Anaheim Ducks | Petr Mrazek | G | Injured Reserve | Lower Body | December 27 | Starter (3-3-0, .900 SV%); 2-3 weeks out, Husso (3-2-0, 3.28 GAA) handles load. |
| Anaheim Ducks | Lukas Dostal | G | Injured Reserve | Upper Body | December 15 | Backup (11-5-1, .914 SV%); placed on IR Monday—emergency options thin. |
| Anaheim Ducks | Mikael Granlund | C | Injured Reserve | Lower Body | December 7 | Day-to-day; could return for homestand end—7G-12A before injury. |
Impact: Anaheim’s goaltending carousel favors Chicago’s attack (3.04 GF/G), but Granlund’s potential return bolsters the second line. Blackhawks without Foligno lean on Bedard for secondary scoring.
Key Player Matchups
Anaheim’s home rush meets Chicago’s structured counter—expect shot battles (Ducks 30.4 SOG/G, 6th; Hawks 25.6, 25th). Special teams tilt: Ducks 23.1% PP vs. Hawks 84.5% PK.
Connor Bedard (CHI, C) vs. Radko Gudas (ANA, D): Bedard (team-high 14G-18A-32P) owns Anaheim (10P in last 5); Gudas (+4, 85 hits) brings physical shutdown (22:15 TOI). Bedard’s speed exploits gaps. Edge: Bedard—playmaking edge.
Troy Terry (ANA, RW) vs. Seth Jones (CHI, D): Terry (12G-15A-27P) leads Ducks rush (team-high 9 PPG); Jones (5G-10A, +2) logs 24:45 but vulnerable post-Saturday. Terry’s shot volume tests. Edge: Terry—offensive pop.
Ryan Donato (CHI, C) vs. Alex Killorn (ANA, C): Donato (8G-9A) grinds bottom-six; Killorn (9G-11A) veteran presence on third line. Even depth battle. Edge: Even—experience vs. hustle.
Goalie Duel: Arvid Soderblom (CHI) vs. Ville Husso (ANA): Soderblom (3-4-1, 3.53 GAA) rebounding from blowout; Husso (3-2-0, 3.28 GAA) strong in SO wins. Edge: Husso—recent form.
Projected Lines (Subject to change):
Blackhawks: Bedard-Hall-Kurashev | Teravainen (if active)-Johnson-Reichel | Donato-Dickinson-Greenberg | Perry-McCabe-Bordeleau | Jones-Tinordi | Vlasic-Nikita Zadorov
Ducks: Terry-McTavish-Gauthier | Killorn-Zeitl-Vatrano | Carr-Strome-Corey Perry | Thayer-Lyubushkin | Gudas-Mintyukov
Team Records and Standings
| Team | Record | Points | Goal Diff. | Home/Away | Division Rank |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 12-10-6 | 30 | +1 | 6-5-3 Home / 6-5-3 Away | 5th Central |
| Anaheim Ducks | 17-10-1 | 35 | +5 | 8-5-1 Home / 9-5-0 Away | 4th Pacific |
Blackhawks rank 15th GF/G (3.04), 12th GA/G (2.93), elite PK (84.5%); Ducks 12th GF/G (3.17), 23rd GA/G (3.12), strong PP (23.1%).
Recent Team Forms
Chicago’s road trip exposes defensive cracks (4.4 GA/G L3), while Anaheim rebounds from a 7-0 thud with SO grit.
Blackhawks Last 5 Games (2-3-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Nov. 28 | vs. NSH | L 3-4 | 1/4 PP; 27 SOG. |
| Nov. 30 | vs. ANA | W 5-3 | Bedard 2A; 2/4 PP explosion. |
| Dec. 2 | @ VGK | L 3-4 (SO) | SO loss; 30 SOG outshot. |
| Dec. 4 | @ LAK | W 2-1 | Defensive stand; 1/3 PP. |
| Dec. 6 | @ LAK | L 0-6 | Shutout loss; Soderblom pulled. |
Ducks Last 5 Games (3-2-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Notes |
| Nov. 28 | vs. LAK | W 5-4 | 1/2 PP; high-event win. |
| Nov. 30 | @ CHI | L 3-5 | Outshot 26-18; 0/3 PP. |
| Dec. 1 | @ STL | W 4-1 | Clean sheet; 26 SOG. |
| Dec. 3 | vs. UTA | L 0-7 | Shutout dud; Husso roughed up. |
| Dec. 5 | vs. WSH | W 4-3 (SO) | Sennecke/Johnston multi-P; 2/3 SO. |
Blackhawks 4-4-2 L10 (2.9 GF/G); Ducks 6-3-1 L10 (3.2 GF/G).
Series History
These franchises have met 119 times (regular + playoffs), dead even at 57-57-5 (47.9% win rate each), with Chicago holding a slight 53-50-9 regular-season edge (50.9%). The Blackhawks lead this season 2-0-0, including 5-3 on Nov. 30. All-time at Honda Center, Chicago is 6-2-0 in last eight, 18-4-1 in last 23 overall vs. Anaheim. Playoff history: Ducks won 2015 WCF 4-0, but Hawks took 2013-14 meetings. Average: 5.2 goals/game.
Betting Trends
Puck Line: CHI covers 65% as road dogs.
Total (O/U): Over 6-3 in Ducks’ last 9 home; Hawks 4-1 Over L5 road.
Trends: Blackhawks 18-4-1 SU last 23 H2H; Ducks 1-4 SU last 5 home vs. Central.
Game Odds
Chicago Blackhawks 6.5
Anaheim Ducks – 205
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, December 6, 2025
