Update: The Ducks beat the Western Conference-leading St. Louis Blues and will look to build on the victory in their second game of a six-game road swing with another tough assignment. The Capitals (20-12-1) are riding a two-game winning streak into the teams’ first meeting this season. ... Ducks rookie Kevin Roy was sent to the minors Monday but was recalled after Corey Perry suffered a lower-body injury later that day. Roy immediately was elevated to the top line and responded with the first two-goal game of his career Thursday. ... Andy Welinski, who made his NHL debut Monday, became the first Ducks rookie to record a point in his first two games since Alex Grant in 2013.
Ducks face another road challenge Saturday vs. Washington Capitals
