THE WEED AHEAD

Wednesday, vs. Phoenix, 7:30 p.m., Fox Sports Net 2 -- Mike Leclerc is expected to make his season debut, having spent seven months rehabilitating from off-season knee surgery. His absence has been a part of the Ducks’ collapse this season. Leclerc is one of the Ducks’ few big forwards who will grind in front of the net.

Friday, at Calgary, 6 p.m. PST -- The Flames have feasted on the Ducks this season, outscoring them in two games, 11-5. In the Feb. 1 game, the Flames scored three goals off passes from behind the net.

Saturday, at Vancouver, 7 p.m., Channel 9 -- Vaclav Prospal scored the winner in a 2-1 victory over Vancouver on Jan. 17. That started a 10-game run during which he has scored nine goals. He had six goals in the first 46 games.

Monday, vs. Dallas, 5 p.m., Fox Sports Net 2 -- The Ducks had a 9-10-4-5 record after dominating Dallas, 4-0, on Dec. 7, which dropped the Stars into last place in the Pacific Division. The Ducks have a 8-13-4-2 record since and the Stars are now challenging San Jose for first place in the division.

-- Chris Foster