Stories for Atlanta Thrashers

• Bergfors makes splash as Thrashers skin Panthers
  posted on February 07, 2010 - 12:12:03 am
  
  
  Associated Press
  ATLANTA -- Niclas Bergfors didn't waste any time scoring his first goal with the Atlanta Thrashers.
  
  
  
• Thrashers game delayed by Washington storm
  posted on February 06, 2010 - 04:30:04 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  ATLANTA -- The Florida Panthers' game against Atlanta has been delayed after the Thrashers had problems returning from Washington because of snow.

  
  
  
• Capitals make it 13 in a row, thrash Kovy-less Atlanta
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 06:50:02 pm
  
  
  WASHINGTON -- The Washington Capitals are getting great goaltending and explosive offense. It's a combination no one has been able to stop.
  
  
  
• Panthers-Thrashers Preview
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 08:45:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Editor

  The beginning of the post-Ilya Kovalchuk era with the Atlanta Thrashers is off to a less-than-inspiring start.

  
  
  
• Trading Kovalchuk painful, but Thrashers had little choice
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 08:44:32 pm
  
  
  
  
• Three questions to ponder in the Kovalchuk trade
  posted on February 05, 2010 - 03:12:21 pm
  
  
  Ryan Kennedy
  
  
  
• Devils surprise everyone in Kovalchuk trade
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 06:50:13 pm
  
  
  Edward Fraser
  
  
  
• Trade deadline dominoes are falling early
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 06:26:50 pm
  
  

  The Philadelphia Flyers have had their share of distractions this season. Probably more than their share.

  
  
  
• Thrashers-Capitals Preview
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 09:40:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Ilya Kovalchuk's scoring ability was perhaps the only reason to ever watch the Atlanta Thrashers.

  
  
  
• Thrashers trade Kovalchuk to Devils
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 05:57:38 pm
  
  
  Associated Press
  Breaking down the deal: SN's Craig Custance
   
  
  
  
• Kovalchuk's future uncertain in Atlanta
  posted on February 04, 2010 - 10:30:34 am
  
  

  DULUTH, Ga. -- Atlanta Thrashers captain Ilya Kovalchuk has met with general manager Don Waddell about trading one of the league's most prolific scorers.

  
  
  
• Custance: Kovalchuk told he will be traded; suitors lining up
  posted on February 03, 2010 - 05:19:07 pm
  
  
  Sporting News staff reports
  Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell has told Ilya Kovalchuk to expect a trade within hours to days during a meeting Wednesday.
   
  Niittymaki leads Lightning past Thrashers 2-1
  posted on February 02, 2010 - 06:45:03 pm
  
  

  ATLANTA -- Antero Niittymaki stopped 26 shots for his 16th straight win over Atlanta and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Thrashers 2-1 on Tuesday night for a rare road victory.

  
  
  
• Lightning-Thrashers Preview
  posted on February 01, 2010 - 09:10:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  If the Tampa Bay Lightning are going to mount a run at a playoff spot, improved play on the road would help.

  
  
  
• Predators snap five-game skid, down Thrashers 4-3
  posted on January 30, 2010 - 08:58:35 pm
  
  
  Associated Press
  
  
  
• Kings enter Lecavalier bidding as Lightning sale develops
  posted on January 30, 2010 - 12:02:13 am
  
  
  Ken Campbell
  
  
  
• Thrashers-Predators Preview
  posted on January 29, 2010 - 09:10:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Atlanta Thrashers and Nashville Predators are in second place in their respective divisions, but they can pretty much concede any chance of finishing first.

  
  
  
• Thrashers get rare victory over Flyers
  posted on January 28, 2010 - 07:00:15 pm
  
  

  PHILADELPHIA -- Jim Slater's second goal of the game snapped a tie and lifted the Atlanta Thrashers to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

  
  
  
• Thrashers-Flyers Preview
  posted on January 27, 2010 - 07:25:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Philadelphia Flyers coach Peter Laviolette feels several questionable calls contributed to the end of his team's home winning streak last weekend.

  
  
  
• Afinogenov, Thrashers edge Ducks, 2-1
  posted on January 26, 2010 - 06:40:03 pm
  
  

  ATLANTA -- Maxim Afinogenov ended Atlanta's power-play drought with a third-period goal to lift the Thrashers past the Anaheim Ducks 2-1 on Tuesday night.

  
  
  
• Ducks-Thrashers Preview
  posted on January 25, 2010 - 07:30:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  A stunning third-period comeback helped the Anaheim Ducks continue their surge. The potential return of Saku Koivu could make it last even longer.

  
  
  
• Campbell's Cuts: Kovalchuk saga shows lockout was a farce
  posted on January 25, 2010 - 06:19:27 pm
  
  
  Ken Campbell

  If the Atlanta Thrashers do end up trading Ilya Kovalchuk over the course of the next month or so – and with every passing day it looks as though they will – it will set this franchise

  
  
  
• Halpern scores lone shootout goal in Lightning win
  posted on January 23, 2010 - 07:50:04 pm
  
  

  TAMPA, Fla. -- Jeff Halpern scored in the fifth round of the shootout and Antero Niittymaki topped Atlanta again in the Tampa Bay Lightning's 2-1 victory over the Thrashers on Saturday night.

  
  
  
• Scoring-deprived Flames forced to make a deal
  posted on January 23, 2010 - 03:47:05 pm
  
  
  Brian Costello
  Judging by the public outcry in Calgary following Monday's 9-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks and the team's precipitous fall from third place in the conference to ninth in less than two weeks,
  
  
  
• Thrashers send Lehtonen to AHL for conditioning
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 08:05:02 pm
  
  

  ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Thrashers have assigned goalie Kari Lehtonen to Chicago of the American Hockey League for conditioning as he comes back from two back operations.

  
  
  
• Thrashers-Lightning Preview
  posted on January 22, 2010 - 03:35:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  In the previous two seasons, the Tampa Bay Lightning's customary position was looking up at the rest of the Southeast Division.

  
  
  
• Captain Staal pilots Hurricanes past Thrashers with a hat trick
  posted on January 21, 2010 - 08:03:06 pm
  
  
  Associated Press
  ATLANTA -- It didn't take Eric Staal long to show how well he can lead the Carolina Hurricanes.
  
  
  
• Hurricanes-Thrashers Preview
  posted on January 20, 2010 - 08:40:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Atlanta Thrashers have already defeated the Carolina Hurricanes twice on the road, and Ilya Kovalchuk has been a main reason behind that success.

  
  
  
• Kovalchuk's 2 goals lead Thrashers past Leafs 4-3
  posted on January 19, 2010 - 06:45:04 pm
  
  

  ATLANTA -- Ilya Kovalchuk scored two goals, giving him 30 for the season, and the Atlanta Thrashers beat Toronto 4-3 on Tuesday night to extend the Maple Leafs' road woes.

  
  
  
• Vokoun makes Campbell's goal stand up as Panthers edge Thrashers
  posted on January 18, 2010 - 07:10:03 pm
  
  

  SUNRISE, Fla. — Tomas Vokoun keeps getting better.
  

  
  
  
• Maple Leafs-Thrashers Preview
  posted on January 18, 2010 - 09:55:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Senior Writer

  The Atlanta Thrashers have been inconsistent on offense over the past week, alternating good and bad performances. They'd like the pattern to continue for one more game.

  
  
  
• Thrashers-Panthers Preview
  posted on January 17, 2010 - 09:20:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Atlanta Thrashers and Florida Panthers are nearly out of contention for the Southeast Division title, but some recent solid play has both clubs in the thick of the playoff race.

  
  
  
• Kovalchuk, Pavelec lead Thrashers to victory
  posted on January 16, 2010 - 07:55:02 pm
  
  
  RALEIGH, N.C. -- Ondrej Pavelec did his part, and then Ilya Kovalchuk did his.
  
  
  
• Thrashers-Hurricanes Preview
  posted on January 15, 2010 - 11:00:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  If the Atlanta Thrashers are going to make a serious run at a playoff spot, success in the next seven games could be key.

  
  
  
• Roy scores in OT to lift Sabres past Thrashers
  posted on January 14, 2010 - 06:50:14 pm
  
  
  ATLANTA -- When Zach Bogosian slammed into Patrick Kaleta behind the net in overtime, the Buffalo Sabres had the break they needed to get back on the winning track.
   
  
  
  
• Three reasons why trading Dion Phaneuf is a good idea
  posted on January 14, 2010 - 12:40:06 am
  
  
  Brian Costello
  
  
  
• Sabres-Thrashers Preview
  posted on January 13, 2010 - 10:05:02 am
  
  
  STATS Senior Editor

  After earning their first regulation victory in nearly two months, the Atlanta Thrashers are looking to end their four-game homestand with a winning record.

  
  
  
• Kovalchuk, Thrashers take rare regulation win
  posted on January 12, 2010 - 07:05:02 pm
  
  
  ATLANTA -- Coach John Anderson believes he got the Atlanta Thrashers' attention with a difficult, unannounced practice two days ago.
   
  "As a coaching staff,
  
  
  
• Thrashers GM can forget about getting maximum value for Kovalchuk
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 11:11:40 pm
  
  
  Adam Proteau

  Time flies when you're covering the hockey world.

  
  
  
• Senators-Thrashers Preview
  posted on January 11, 2010 - 09:25:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Atlanta Thrashers and Ottawa Senators are both enduring perhaps the worst stretches of their respective seasons, and coming off demoralizing defeats.

  
  
  
• Rocket Richard race is on; can anyone catch Gaborik?
  posted on January 09, 2010 - 03:20:04 pm
  
  
  Sam McCaig
  
  
  
• Knuble, Semin lead Capitals past Thrashers, 8-1
  posted on January 09, 2010 - 06:45:05 pm
  
  
  ATLANTA -- The Washington Capitals are turning the Southeast Division race into a one-team show.
   
  The Atlanta Thrashers should need no more convincing of the Ca
  
  
  
• Capitals-Thrashers Preview
  posted on January 08, 2010 - 10:50:12 am
  
  
  STATS Writer

  One of the worst stretches in franchise history for the Atlanta Thrashers just came to a halt upon their return home from a lengthy road trip.

  
  
  
• Little, Thrashers beat Rangers 2-1 in shootout
  posted on January 07, 2010 - 07:25:02 pm
  
  

  ATLANTA -- Bryan Little scored in the fifth round of a shootout to spoil Chad Johnson's first NHL start and help the Thrashers snap a nine-game losing streak, 2-1 over the New York Rangers on Thurs

  
  
  
• Kovalchuk: An Atlanta keeper or trade deadline prize?
  posted on January 06, 2010 - 07:12:08 pm
  
  
  
  
• Rangers-Thrashers Preview
  posted on January 06, 2010 - 09:45:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  New York Rangers coach John Tortorella insists he hasn't been holding back Sean Avery. The noted agitator didn't hold anything back in his last contest.

  
  
  
• Staal's 2 goals led Penguins past Thrashers 5-2
  posted on January 05, 2010 - 07:25:09 pm
  
  

  PITTSBURGH -- Jordan Staal scored twice, Ruslan Fedotenko ended Pittsburgh's power-play slump, and the Penguins halted a season-worst, five-game losing streak, beating Atlanta 5-2 on Tuesday night

  
  
  
• Thrashers-Penguins Preview
  posted on January 04, 2010 - 01:55:03 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  The Pittsburgh Penguins went through a few rough patches last season before winning the Stanley Cup, none worse than a five-game losing streak from late December into early January.

  
  
  
• Islanders beat Thrashers in shootout
  posted on January 02, 2010 - 08:47:45 pm
  
  
  Associated Press

  UNIONDALE, N.Y.

  
  
  
• Thrashers-Islanders Preview
  posted on January 01, 2010 - 10:55:02 pm
  
  
  STATS Writer

  Luck has not been on the Atlanta Thrashers' side during their longest losing streak in almost two years, but a matchup with the punchless New York Islanders on Saturday night might be quite fortuna