Frederik Andersen made 26 saves in his fourth career shutout, Sami Vatanen scored on a power play in the second period and the Ducks beat Buffalo 1-0 in Anaheim on Wednesday night for their season-best sixth straight victory.
The resurgent Ducks climbed two points back of the Pacific Division-leading Kings. Anaheim is 20-4-2 since losing back-to-back games road games against the Islanders and Rangers, Dec. 21-22.
Robin Lehner made 28 saves for the Sabres, who were shut out for the fifth time.
Bruins 5, Penguins 1: David Pastrnak had two goals, including one on a penalty shot, and host Boston blew past Pittsburgh.