NHL has awarded Michael Ryder (L) of Tampa Bay Lightning as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 2 assists for 5 points in 3 games last week. He also had 2 game winning goals.
A native of Canada, Michael Ryder was originally drafted to the NHL by the Montreal Canadiens in the 8th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 763 NHL games during his career, notching 225 goals and adding 236 assists along with 337 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 12 games with the Tampa Bay Lightning this season, totalling 4+3=7 with 4 PIM.