*8* LATE SHOW SPECIAL on Anaheim.

The Anaheim Ducks have alternated wins and losses over their last six games and suffered a 2-1 defeat to the Red Wings Sunday. I think they'll rebound with a win once again when the Ottawa Senators will make a stop at the Duck Pond tonight.

Here are my keys to the game:

1. Road Woes - The Sens opened a five-game road trip with a devastating 7-1 loss at Washington Sunday and they have only one win over their last nine outside of Ottawa overall. They're 2-6 in the last eight head-to-head meetings in Anaheim.

2. The Sens Defense - Anaheim has excelled in its own zone lately and John Gibson has posted a 1.64 GAA over a 5-2-0 span. The Sens on the other hand have been outscored 26-11 in a 2-5-0 span and Craig Anderson is 3-8-0 with a 3.25 GAA against the Ducks lifetime.

3. X-Factor - Don't expect the Sens to bounce back from their sorry outing at Washington Monday as they're only 1-4 in their last five following a loss of three or more goals.

Selection: This is a play on the Anaheim Ducks (8*)