Since then, they've been paired together on the fourth line, and though Kelly is 37 and Chimera is 38, the two have added speed to the lineup.
Chimera earned his first points as a Ducks player Wednesday with a goal and an assist, and Kelly scored points in consecutive games. The Ducks now have another line — in addition to Derek Grant — they can count on after general manager Bob Murray and coach Randy Carlyle tinkered with the fourth unit during much of the season.
If the Ducks are going to slide into the playoffs, they need production from players like him.