THE WEEK AHEAD

MIGHTY DUCKS: 3 GAMES

Friday, vs. Colorado, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net 2 -- This game looked much more appealing before the Ducks flew south in the standings and Colorado’s Paul Kariya injured his wrist. Kariya expects to be out two more weeks, so the next possible run-in with his former team is Jan. 13 at Colorado.

Sunday, vs. San Jose, 5 p.m., Channel 9 -- Someone’s going to win the Pacific Division ... right? San Jose looks like a more serious contender than the Ducks.

Monday, at San Jose, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net 2 -- Last game before the league’s Christmas break. A year ago, the Ducks had won six of seven heading into the break. This season, they look like they’ve already had too much eggnog.

-- Chris Foster