Ducks defeat the Predators 5-2, capitalizing on turnovers. Johnston shines with a Gordie Howe Hat Trick, showcasing relentless forechecking.

Two teams near the bottom of the Western Conference standings square off when the 13th-place Anaheim Ducks (2-2) visit the ninth-place Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-2) at United Center on Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Anaheim's last game was a 4-1 home loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Oct. 16.

The Hawks improved to 3-2-2 with a 2-1 overtime win Sunday, demonstrating they've learned from their mistakes in less fruitful three-on-three situations this month.

Johnston gave the Ducks a 1-0 lead at 8:52 of the first period. Johnston collected the rebound from a Radko Gudas point shot and sent it on net, where it deflected off the stick of Predators defenseman Brady Skjei before lifting past Saros.

The Chicago Blackhawks take on the Anaheim Ducks in Western Conference action Anaheim Ducks (2-2, in the Pacific Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Sunday, 7 p.

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The Ducks (2-2-0) head to Chicago face off with the Blackhawks (2-2-2) in the first of a five-game road trip. Puck drop is set for 4 p.m. PT. With five road games in 10 days, head coach Joel Quenneville discussed his team’s mindset as they embark on this stretch.

The 19-year-old rookie forward scores his third goal of the season as the Ducks pull away for a 5-2 road win. Sennecke, the third overall pick in this year’s draft, now has five points in five