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| Kovalchuk continues November surge as Thrashers top Caps |
NHL Hockey |
11/22/2007 |
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| Washington, DC (MySportsbook) - Ilya Kovalchuk continued his tear through November with a two-goal, two-assist effort as the Atlanta Thrashers crushed the Washington Capitals, 5-1, at the Verizon Center. In nine games this month, Kovalchuk has been unstoppable as he has 13 goals and eight assists thus far. He currently leads the league with 19 goals and sits second in points with 33. "He's been our most valuable player all year for us," said Atlanta coach Don Waddell. "He's scored big goals for us all year. H |
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| Thrashers battle Caps trying to extend win streak |
NHL Hockey |
11/21/2007 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The surging Atlanta Thrashers will aim for their fourth straight victory tonight, when they visit the Washington Capitals at the Verizon Center. The Thrashers are 10-4-0 since firing head coach Bob Hartley after the team began the season with six straight losses. Atlanta's general manager Don Waddell has done an excellent job at handing the coaching duties on an interim basis and has now led the Thrashers to wins in six of their last seven games. Atlanta's most recent victory came in dramatic |
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| Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals plummet to bottom of NHL |
NHL Hockey |
11/20/2007 |
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| angry. I want desperately for us to turn it around and win some games, as does everyone in our organization. I am not oblivious to what is happening. ... I am a fan as well.'' If the Capitals lose in regulation Wednesday night, when they host the Atlanta Thrashers, they will be stuck with the franchise's lowest point total through 21 games since the 1981-82 season. ``We have to realize how desperate we are right now,'' forward Brooks Laich said. ``We have to play every game like it's our last.'' There are |
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| Lighting aim for sixth straight win in Atlanta |
NHL Hockey |
11/19/2007 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The sizzling Tampa Bay Lightning will aim for their sixth consecutive victory tonight, when they visit the Atlanta Thrashers at Philips Arena. The Lightning have battered the opposition during their hot streak, winning the five games by a combined score of 24-7. Tampa Bay started the season with a disappointing 5-8-1 record before turning things around with the recent tear. Tampa Bay's latest triumph came Friday night against the visiting Washington Capitals. Brad Richards, Vincent Lecavalier |
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| Hedberg, Hossa star as Thrashers blank 'Canes |
NHL Hockey |
11/16/2007 |
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| Raleigh, NC (MySportsbook) - Johan Hedberg posted 31 saves to record his 11th career shutout as the Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0, at RBC Center. Marian Hossa had two goals and an assist while Ilya Kovalchuk added a goal and an assist for the Thrashers, who have won two straight and five of six. Cam Ward made 22 saves for the Hurricanes, who have lost their last two games. Atlanta got on the board twice in the first period courtesy of Hossa. A little less than six minutes in, Todd Wh |
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| Thrashers GM calls off coaching search for rest of season |
NHL Hockey |
11/16/2007 |
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) -The Atlanta Thrashers have called off their coaching search for now. General manager Don Waddell said Friday that the Thrashers wouldn't hire any outside coaching candidates this season. He fired Bob Hartley last month, took over himself and led Atlanta to a 9-4 record. ``We're keeping it internal, we're not going to bring an external candidate in,'' Waddell said after the Thrashers' 3-0 victory over Carolina. ``We like the way things are going right now, so why change when things are |
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| Thrashers, Hurricanes meet in Raleigh |
NHL Hockey |
11/16/2007 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The Carolina Hurricanes will try to rebound from a lopsided loss when they welcome the Atlanta Thrashers to town tonight for a Southeast Division clash at RBC Center. The Hurricanes, who lead the Southeast with 25 points, were slammed in Tampa on Wednesday night. Vincent Lecavalier picked up his fifth career hat trick and also donated a pair of assists to carry the Lightning past Carolina, 6-1, at St. Pete Times Forum. Jeffrey Hamilton had his team's lone goal while John Grahame yielded six g |
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| Kovalchuk's OT score caps thrilling comeback by Atlanta |
NHL Hockey |
11/13/2007 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Ilya Kovalchuk scored just 25 seconds into overtime, lifting the Atlanta Thrashers over the Florida Panthers, 3-2, at Philips Arena. Marian Hossa scored with just three seconds left in regulation to force OT for the Thrashers, who have won four of five. Todd White also scored for Atlanta, which has won both games this season against the Panthers. Johan Hedberg ended with 19 saves for the Thrashers, who won the game before Florida had a chance to get going in the extra session. Wit |
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| Stars fire GM Armstrong; name Hull and Jackson co-GMs |
NHL Hockey |
11/13/2007 |
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| ub's amateur program and scouting efforts. Jackson also assisted in the evaluation of players as it relates to movement within the organization including the entry draft, trades and free agent signings. He served as assistant general manager for the Atlanta Thrashers from 1999-2000. "Brett Hull and Les Jackson are both people that I know and trust to do a great job and run our hockey club for the remainder of the season," said Hicks. "They are very good hockey people and know the business well. They have complem |
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| Thrashers continue to climb out of early-season hole |
NHL Hockey |
11/12/2007 |
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| (MySportsbook) - After making the playoffs for the first time in franchise history last season, the Atlanta Thrashers entered the 2007-08 campaign with lofty expectations. However, things haven't exactly worked out as planned, as the Thrashers lost their first six games of the season and fired head coach Bob Hartley as a result. However, the Thrashers have been a much-improved club since the Hartley firing, as they've gone 7-4-0 in 11 games with general manager and interim head coach Don Waddell behind the be |
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