Erik Christensen News

At home in Prince Edward Island, Canada, he's known as Lyle Richardson . But around these parts, he's known as Spector, FOXSports.com's Prince of Pucks.

The twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin had a hand in three first-period goals, and Roberto Luongo made 27 saves as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Devils , 5-2, in Newark on Wednesday night.

Ducks tonight AT DALLAS When: 5:30 PST. Where: American Airlines Center, Dallas.

Erik Christensen is on the move again, heading to the New York Rangers. The New York Rangers claimed veteran forward Erik Christensen off waivers from the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday.

Round one in hockey's version of the Freeway Series went to the Los Angeles Kings, who spent the previous four seasons green with envy while the Anaheim Ducks made annual trips to the postseason and won a Stanley Cup in the process.

He's making $750,000 a year playing a kid's game. And, at least lately, not even playing it very often -- or very well.

Every hockey team has holes.What the Manitoba Moose have themselves is what you call a H-O-L-E. Capital letters.

There have been little pockets of pressure released here and there, but Mount Carlyle hasn't erupted.

It was only the 20th game of the season for the Ducks . One fourth of the way in, three fourths to go.

The vultures are circling, even though the Ducks' carcass is still breathing. Fifteen NHL scouts were given credentials for their game against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday at the Honda Center, a sure sign the last-place Ducks are considering personnel moves or already have some changes in the works.

Excuse Ducks forward Erik Christensen if it seems like he's checking on Saku Koivu and his strained groin muscle on an hourly basis.

Anaheim Ducks' Erik Christensen tries to create some offense while being defended by Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader during the second period of their NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov.

Ducks tonight AT COLUMBUS When: 4 PST. Where: Nationwide Arena. On the air: TV: Prime Ticket; Radio: 830.

Fully aware of the uproar created from his outspoken frustration about his backup status, Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere said he does not want a trade and only wants a chance to win back his starting job.

Players-only meeting for struggling Tampa It's a sure sign that things are not progressing as they should: the dreaded players-only meeting.

Not one to mince words or rein in his thoughts, James Wisniewski tried to contain himself the best he could from saying something that would get him into trouble with the NHL.

Ryan Whitney has nearly discovered a new life, although he has fond memories of being drafted and developed by the Penguins.

The difference between the Ducks and the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins did not look as vast on the ice Tuesday as the gulf between the teams in the NHL standings.

The Toronto Maple Leafs ' five-game trip should be known simply as The Reunion Tour.

Stopped 25 shots in earning his first NHL victory. LW NIKLAS HAGMAN Recorded his second career hat trick, with all three goals coming on the power play.