GAME THREAD: NHL: MINNESOTA (4-0) at ANAHEIM (2-4)

NHL: MINNESOTA (4-0) at ANAHEIM (2-4)

<h3>Ducks' Giguere may see action against Wild</h3>

<div class="pre">Minnesota (4-0-0) at Anaheim (2-3-1) 8:00 pm EDT</div>

ANAHEIM, California (Ticker) -- Will Jean-Sebastian Giguerefinally suit up for the Anaheim Ducks?


The Ducks hope to build off a win in their home opener when theyhost the undefeated Minnesota Wild on Sunday.


Giguere was in attendance for the opener but instead of padsand skates, he was sporting a suit and tie. The 30-year-oldGiguere, who has missed the start of the season recovering fromsports hernia surgery, went 36-10-8 with a 2.26 goals-againstaverage last season.


Francois Beauchemin scored in the third period on Wednesday togive the defending Stanley Cup champions to a 2-1 triumph overthe Boston Bruins at the Honda Center. Beauchemin hasregistered a team-leading four assists and five points.

The 2006-07 Frank Selke Trophy recipient, Samuel Pahlsson - whoalso had sports hernia surgery in the offseason - was back inthe lineup for Wednesday's home opener.


Though not in uniform, Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer bothwere on hand to help raise the championship banners. Neitherplayer has given any indication about whether they will retireor return to the ice.


The Wild have far less to worry about. Minnesota continued itsred-hot start with a 3-2 triumph over the Phoenix Coyotes onSaturday night.


Niklas Backstrom turned aside 27 of the 29 shots he faced andhas propelled the Wild to all four of their victories. The Finnis 4-0 between the pipes with a 1.00 GAA, .960 save percentageand two shutouts.

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL AT ANAHEIM
STARTING GOALIES: MIN - JOSH HARDING
ANA - JEAN-SEBASTIEN GIGUERE

OFFICIALS: REF - BRAD WATSON, GORD DWYER
LIN - ANDY MCELMAN, RODY VAUGHAN</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">MINNESOTA VS ANAHEIM - SCRATCHES

MINNESOTA ANAHEIM

P NUMMELIN HEALTHY D MILLER HEALTHY
M FOY HEALTHY M KONDRATIEV HEALTHY
D MOORE ABDOMINAL J HILLER HEALTHY</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 19:55 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 16:50 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 15:55 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 15:00 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 14:00 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 12:00 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 10:35 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 8:30 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 7:55 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 5:25 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 4:32 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 4:00 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 0:45 LEFT, 1ST PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
MINNESOTA 0 0
ANAHEIM 0 0 END OF THE 1ST

GOAL SCORING:

1ST PRD: NONE

SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
--- --- --- -----
MIN 9 9
ANA 14 14

GOALIES: MIN - JOSH HARDING
ANA - JEAN-SEBASTIEN GIGUERE</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">------------------------
Minnesota 0 --0
Anaheim 0 --0
------------------------

FIRST PERIOD -- Scoring: None. Penalties: W Walz, Min (holding stick), 2:14; B May,
Ana (hooking), 5:08; C Perry, Ana (holding), 8:15; B Rolston, Min
(holding), 8:41; P Demitra, Min (hooking), 9:19; D Boogaard, Min
(major fighting), 14:18; B May, Ana (major fighting), 14:18; N
Schultz, Min (major fighting), 15:28; R Getzlaf, Ana (major fighting),
15:28; K Carney, Min (hooking), 17:37.

Shots on goal:
-----------------------------
Minnesota 9 --9
Anaheim 14 --14
-----------------------------

Goalies : Minnesota, Josh Harding (14 shots, 14 saves). Anaheim,
Jean-Sebastien Giguere (9 shots, 9 saves). Referees: Brad Watson,
Gord Dwyer. Linesmen: Andy Mcelman, Rody Vaughan.</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 0
ANAHEIM 0 19:55 LEFT, 2ND PRD</div>

 

NHL: MINNESOTA at ANAHEIM

<div class="pre">NHL MINNESOTA 1
ANAHEIM 0
2ND PRD: MIN - BRIAN ROLSTON 1 (ERIC BELANGER, NICK SCHULTZ) 2:04</div>