Things Lining Up Nicely for Carlyle

Two weeks are left before their season opener against the Kings, but the Ducks appear to be settled with the majority of their lines. It’s a far different scenario from last season when new Coach Randy Carlyle spent the first two months trying different combinations.

The Ducks skated Teemu Selanne, Andy McDonald and Chris Kunitz on their top line Friday night and the trio picked up where it left off last season with seven points in a 5-1 exhibition victory over the Vancouver Canucks.

Kunitz and McDonald each scored two goals; Selanne had two assists and McDonald one. The three were put together last December and combined for 93 goals and 216 points in 2005-06.

It isn’t the only combination that appears to be set. Second-year forward Ryan Getzlaf and Corey Perry skated together for the third consecutive game and Stanislav Chistov could be a candidate to join them on the second line.

Carlyle also put center Todd Marchant and left wing Dustin Penner together Wednesday night against San Jose and the two combined with rookie hopeful Ryan Shannon for eight points in a 6-3 victory.

Carlyle’s philosophy has been to find consistent pairs first and then match up a wing depending on the opponent.

“I like to work in twos,” he said. “To have the ability to interchange one part of any line makes you more versatile and gives you a comfort zone in matchups.”

Penner and Marchant were put together during the Stanley Cup playoffs and the two teamed with Joffrey Lupul to have a dominating series against Colorado in the Western Conference semifinals. Lupul is now with the Edmonton Oilers.

Shannon didn’t play Friday, but he has been sharp in camp and made a case for a roster spot with two assists Wednesday.

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Jean-Sebastien Giguere was sharp Friday in his second exhibition game as he made 22 saves, giving up only Michael Grabner’s third-period goal during a a two-man Ducks’ disadvantage.

Giguere was shaken up in the first period after getting hit in the side of his mask on a shot by Vancouver’s Tommi Santala, but he remained in the game and reported no problems.

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Ian Moran is skating and playing again, which is a victory for the veteran defenseman.

Knee problems limited Moran to 12 games last season with the Boston Bruins. Now he is hoping for a fresh start with the Ducks, where he could fit in on the third defense pairing.

“I had a lot of rehab and therapy done on it this summer,” said Moran, who was signed on Aug. 15. “It’s gone really well so far. I haven’t had any problems.”

Last November, Moran had his left knee operated on for the fifth time. The remaining cartilage that had become damaged over time was removed. He tried to come back in April but persistent pain forced him out for the rest of the season.

“A year ago at this time, I could barely walk,” Moran said.

eric.stephens@latimes.com