Blackhawks expected to rest Toews, Hossa, Keith, Seabrook vs. Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks will take on a far less intimidating Chicago Blackhawks squad than usual Thursday night.

That's because the team is expected to rest captain Jonathan Toews and Marian Hossa, while the defensive duo of Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook is also likely to sit out as a precaution heading into the playoffs, according to Mark Lazerus of the Chicago Sun-Times.

The game means very little to the Blackhawks, who have already clinched top spot in the Western Conference. It holds a little more significance for the Ducks - depending on the result of the Edmonton Oilers' game against the San Jose Sharks, they could clinch the Pacific Division title.