Craig Anderson and the Ottawa Senators will continue their California turn in Anaheim on Saturday afternoon, where they will face a club that is also playing inspired hockey of late.

The difference between the clubs is that it could already be too late for the Ducks, who are still 13 points behind the playoff pace despite going 6-0-1 in their last seven games. They've outscored opponents 31-13 during the seven-game stretch under coach Bruce Boudreau.

Ottawa (27-16-6) could have the second highest point total in the Eastern Conference later Saturday depending on the result of the Boston-New York Rangers game. The division rival Bruins do have five games in hand on the Senators, however.

The Sens are seeking an 11th win in 13 games, as well as their sixth straight away from Scotiabank Place. Ottawa hasn't won six straight away from home since Jan. 14-Feb. 3, 2010.

Anderson, who's played 11 straight games, was crucial in preventing Ottawa from falling into an early two-goal hole in their last outing.

After giving up the first goal, the Senators scored four unanswered goals in prevailing 4-1 at San Jose on Thursday.

"We just had to weather the storm and get through the first five minutes without getting too bloodied up," Anderson said. "If we hang around long enough, we always have a chance."

Kyle Turris notched a goal and an assist for the second time in as many games while fellow forward Colin Greening scored twice.

Mark Borowiecki made his NHL debut on the blue-line and emerged unscathed. He will sit in Anaheim in favour of Matt Carkner, coach Paul MacLean said on Saturday.

This time around, the Senators will have Swedish forward Andre Petersson make his first NHL apperance. As a result of his promotion, Bobby Butler again takes a seat.

Yeomen forwards Zack Smith and Kaspars Daugavins were dinged up in San Jose, but will suit up against the Ducks.

Anderson didn't experience much success versus Anaheim in his days in the Western Conference. He is 2-5-0 alll time with a 3.53 goals-against average against the Ducks.

Anaheim (16-22-7) is coming off a 6-2 win over Phoenix on Wednesday.

Francois Beauchemin, who signed a three-year extension worth $10.5 million US Friday, scored twice and added an assist while Jonas Hiller made 25 saves.

"With Hilly playing lights out in the net, we're going to be hard to beat," said center Nick Bonino, who notched a career-best two assists.

The support crew are getting it done, but the stars are leading the way. Fins Teemu Selanne and Saku Koivu each have four goals and four assists over the last seven games, while reigning Hart Trophy winner Corey Perry has six goals and two assists over that span.

Hiller has won both career starts versus the Senators, including a 39-save effort almost exactly one year ago in Ottawa.

Anaheim recalled veteran forward Mark Bell from its AHL affiliate Friday. Bell last appeared in the NHL during the 2007-08 season with Toronto.

The Senators will continue their road trip Monday night in Los Angeles.

With files from CBCSports.ca