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Niittymaki, Flyers continue dominance of Thrashers

Simon Gagne registered a goal and two assists as the Philadelphia Flyers ended Atlanta’s bid for a franchise record sixth straight win with a 4-3 victory at the Wachovia Center.

Thrashers’ Anderson continues to tweak

Even as his Thrashers stand on the verge of the longest winning streak in franchise history, coach John Anderson continues to tweak, to adjust, to tinker, to, well, coach.

Thrashers aim for club-record win streak in Philly

The Atlanta Thrashers will shoot for the first six-game winning streak in franchise history when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for tonight’s battle at the Wachovia Center.

The complete Q&A with Thrashers coach John Anderson

In the print version of Atlanta, I did a Q&A with Thrashers coach John Anderson, but because of the necessities of space, we had to cut about two-thirds of the article.

As Lightning coach, Melrose strikes out; Tocchet takes over

Barry Melrose’s return to the NHL as coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning lasted 16 games.

Thrashers go for 5 in a row

The Thrashers will tie a franchise record if they extend their winning streak to five games tonight by beating Carolina.

Carolina Hurricanes (8-6-2) at Atlanta Thrashers (6-7-2),

The suddenly hot Atlanta Thrashers will aim for their fifth straight victory tonight, when they host the Carolina Hurricanes at Philips Arena.

Thrashers make coach cranky with volume after wins

The Atlanta Thrashers are quickly turning into major music lovers. Following every victory, the hard-driving electronic dance music clearly announces to anyone within earshot — which in this case could well be …

Thrashers get fourth straight win

THE Atlanta Thrashers notched their fourth successive win on Sunday, scoring a game-turning four goals in the second period to defeat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2. Marty Reasoner scored two goals and netminder …

Hossa on other side of Cup rematch

Though Marian Hossa faces the Pittsburgh Penguins for the first time Tuesday since he opted to leave them to join the Detroit Red Wings last summer, it was obvious Monday he felt he’d already done the hardest …

Thrashers Report: More seasoned, confident Little shows ability to score

Bryan Little is literally skating past older, slower players, much to the delight of the Thrashers.

Thrashers could be dealing as things get crowded in the crease ……

When it comes to goaltenders, the Atlanta Thrashers are discovering that three’s a crowd.

Reasoner, Thrashers top Hurricanes 5-2

Marty Reasoner scored two goals and Johan Hedberg made 35 saves to lead the Atlanta Thrashers to a 5-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

THRASHERS 5, SABRES 4 (OT): Goalie comes through

The Buffalo Sabres had scored four goals on him through two periods. He might have been headed for his third loss in as many starts.

Atlanta sends Sterling to AHL

The Atlanta Thrashers assigned left wing Brett Sterling to Chicago of the American Hockey League on Friday.

Kozlov leads Thrashers past Islanders 4-3

Slava Kozlov scored twice, and Tobias Enstrom had the deciding goal with 8:31 remaining to help the Atlanta Thrashers beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Thursday night.
Earning consecutive wins for the first time since last Feb. 15 at New Jersey, Atlanta has just 24 points in its last 35 games.
The Thrashers, with only 10 […]

Thrashers D Schneider expected to miss 3 games

Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Mathieu Schneider missed the Thrashers’ game against the New York Islanders on Thursday night because of a hip flexor injury.

New York Islanders (4-7-1) at Atlanta Thrashers (3-7-2), 7 p.m.

New York goaltender Joey MacDonald is beginning to look like the starter the Islanders need him to be.

Thrashers’ Kovalchuk, Lehtonen on All-Star ballot

Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk and goaltender Kari Lehtonen are on the NHL All-Star Game ballot for the starting lineup for the Eastern Conference.

DEVILS 6, THRASHERS 1: Winless skid extended to woeful six games

Not yet. But Saturday night, the start of the Thrashers’ 2008-09 season officially got as bad as their start of 2007-08. That’s six points earned in 11 games played.

Election Day Special

Tuesday November 4, 2008…election day. After two years of the candidates telling us what they think, it’s finally time for us to tell them what we think.

Fla @ Atl

Both the Panthers and Thrashers have had trouble scoring goals as of late. The two slumping clubs will clash this evening, as Atlanta hosts Florida at Philips Arena.

Top Stories: Kovalchuk scores twice, Thrashers beat Panthers

Ilya Kovalchuk scored two goals and added an assist, and the Atlanta Thrashers held off the Florida Panthers 5-3 Sunday night to end a six-game losing streak.

Brodeur injured in Devils’ win over Thrashers

New Jersey goaltender Martin Brodeur bruised his left elbow in the second period during the team’s victory over the Atlanta Thrashers Saturday night.

Thrashers recall Wolves goalie

The Atlanta Thrashers have recalled goaltender Ondrej Pavelec, from the Chicago Wolves.

Flyers win 11th straight over Atlanta

Mike Knuble, Simon Gagne and Joffrey Lupul each scored two goals and the Philadelphia Flyers earned their 11th straight win over the host Atlanta Thrashers, 7-0, Monday night.

Thrashers-Rangers Preview

Having tied the best 12-game start in franchise history and with the highest point total in the NHL, the New York Rangers look to keep their roll going when they face a team that’s tied for the fewest points in …

Atlanta D Bogosian out indefinitely

Atlanta Thrashers rookie defenseman Zach Bogosian is out indefinitely after breaking his leg in Tuesday’s loss to the Philadelphia Flyers.

FLYERS 7, THRASHERS 0: A thorough thrashing

The Flyers beat the Thrashers for the 11th consecutive time Tuesday night. This one was a 7-0 blowout, the worst beating in a streak that began in December 2005 and the Thrashers’ worst home loss to any team …