Anaheim Ducks

The Blackhawks' 3-2-1 record on their traditionally challenging late November road trip doesn't seem too bad. It was their best record since 1997 on the annual jaunt made necessary because a circus takes over the United Center for two weeks. But an 0-2-1 finish has cost the Hawks the moment...

Key games this week:Toronto Maple Leafs at Los Angeles Kings (Monday night):The Maple Leafs won their first game under new general manager Brian Burke. Now, he returns with his team to the Pacific Division, with visits to the Kings, San Jose Sharks and Phoenix Coyotes. Burke, who signed a s...

Upon his hiring in July, Terry Murray came to the Kings with a clear directive. He wanted to immediately improve the team's defense, to cut down on scoring chances and make life easier for his goaltenders. Murray arguably has succeeded quicker than anticipated, as the Kings' defense is muc...

While he isn't a former Norris Trophy winner like teammates Scott Niedermayer and Chris Pronger, Francois Beauchemin played nearly as big a role for the Ducks before suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during Friday night's 4-3, overtime loss to the visiting Na...

Blue Jackets-Ducks Preview USA Today - Nov 1, 2007 The Anaheim Ducks really hope their second month as defending Stanley Cup champions goes better than their first. The Ducks (4-7-2) will try to snap a ...