DUCKS REPORT / THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY AT VANCOUVER

* Starting time: 7 p.m.

* Television: None

* Radio: XTRA (690 AM)

* Key: The Ducks need to test Canuck goalie Felix Potvin, who has given up eight goals in his last two games.

* Season series: The teams have tied in both meetings.

* About Vancouver: The Canucks are eight points out of a playoff spot.

FRIDAY AT CALGARY

* Starting time: 6 p.m.

* Television: Channel 9

* Radio: XTRA (690 AM)

* Key: Stay out of the penalty box. Both teams are near the bottom of the NHL in penalty killing.

* Season series: The Ducks lead, 2-1.

* About Calgary: The Flames are ninth in the Western Conference, one point ahead of the Ducks.

SUNDAY VS. NASHVILLE

* Starting time: 5 p.m.

* Television: Channel 9

* Radio: XTRA (690 AM)

* Key: The Predators lurk below the Ducks, who can’t afford losses to such teams.

* Season series: The Ducks lead, 1-0.

* About Nashville: Predator General Manager David Poile said he won’t turn a deaf ear to trade talk.