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| Bruins, Bergeron host Thrashers |
NHL Hockey |
10/25/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - It had been a long time since Patrice Bergeron last found the back of the net. Fresh off his first goal in over a year, the center will try to light the lamp again tonight, when his Boston Bruins host the Atlanta Thrashers at TD Banknorth Garden. Bergeron netted a career-high 31 goals in 2005-06 -- his second full season in the NHL -- but slipped to 22 tallies the following year. He seemed to regain his scoring touch at the beginning of last season, totaling three goals and four assists throu |
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| Hossa shines as Red Wings top Thrashers |
NHL Hockey |
10/25/2008 |
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| Detroit, MI (MySportsbook) - Marian Hossa had two goals and an assist against his former team as the Detroit Red Wings downed the Atlanta Thrashers, 5-3, at Joe Louis Arena. Hossa had spent two-plus seasons in Atlanta, but was dealt to Pittsburgh before the trade deadline last season, and he then signed a one-year deal with Detroit in the offseason. Henrik Zetterberg had two goals while Dan Cleary also lit the lamp for the Red Wings, who have won five of their last six games. Chris Osgood made 30 saves in the |
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| Lecavalier lifts Bolts past Thrashers in OT; Melrose gets first win |
NHL Hockey |
10/21/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - Vinny Lecavalier's power-play goal 1:41 into overtime lifted the Tampa Bay Lightning to their first victory of the season, a 3-2 decision over the Atlanta Thrashers. This also marked the first victory for new Tampa head coach Barry Melrose. Mark Recchi and Vinny Prospal also scored for Tampa Bay, which began the season with a five-game winless skid (0-2-3) -- all the setbacks were by one goal. Mike Smith was strong with 31 saves for the Lightning, who will host the Sharks on Saturda |
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| Lecavalier lifts Bolts past Thrashers in OT |
NHL Hockey |
10/21/2008 |
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| Tampa, FL (MySportsbook) - Vinny Lecavalier's power-play goal 1:41 into overtime lifted the Tampa Bay Lightning to their first victory of the season, a 3-2 decision over the Atlanta Thrashers. This also marked the first victory for new Tampa head coach Barry Melrose. Mark Recchi and Vinny Prospal also scored for Tampa Bay, which began the season with a five-game winless skid (0-2-3) -- all the setbacks were by one goal. Mike Smith was strong with 31 saves for the Lightning, who will host the Sharks on Saturda |
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| Lightning host Thrashers, try again for first win |
NHL Hockey |
10/21/2008 |
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| MySportsbook) - One of only two winless teams still left in the NHL, the Lightning have been close all season in getting that first victory. Tampa Bay, on a season-opening five-game skid, will try to get over the hump tonight in a matchup with the Atlanta Thrashers at St. Pete Times Forum. Though winless on the season, the Lightning have been in every game they have lost. Each setback this season for Tampa Bay has been by a mere goal, while the club has gotten a point in each of its last three games. Philadelp |
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| Kozlov's shootout winner sends Sabres to first defeat |
NHL Hockey |
10/18/2008 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Slava Kozlov scored the eventual game-winner in the shootout, as the Atlanta Thrashers edged the Buffalo Sabres, 3-2, at Philips Arena. Ilya Kovalchuk also lit the lamp for Atlanta, which saw its three-game slide come to an end. Bryan Little tallied in the win, while Todd White had a pair of assists. Kari Lehtonen stopped 28-of-30 shots in regulation to take the win. Jason Pominville had a goal and an assist for the Sabres, who suffered their first loss of the season. Thomas Vanek |
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| Brodeur perfect as Devils edge Thrashers |
NHL Hockey |
10/16/2008 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Martin Brodeur turned away all 25 shots he faced for his first shutout of the new season, and Brian Rolston tallied the lone goal before leaving with a right ankle injury in New Jersey's 1-0 win over the Atlanta Thrashers. The shutout was the 97th of Brodeur's career. Dainius Zubrus and Brian Gionta picked up assists on Rolston's second-period, power-play tally as the Devils won their third in four games to start the season. "It doesn't happen often, too much here anyway," said Br |
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| Rolston leaves with ankle injury |
NHL Hockey |
10/16/2008 |
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| Atlanta, GA (MySportsbook) - Brian Rolston scored the lone goal in New Jersey's 1-0 win over the Atlanta Thrashers on Thursday, but left in the third period after suffering a right ankle injury. After putting the Devils on top in the second period, Rolston suffered a scary injury in the third period. Skating into the Atlanta zone, Rolston tried to turn back after the Thrashers broke up the rush. His legs buckled, though, and Rolston crashed into the boards. Rolston remained on the ice for several minutes whil |
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| Devils aim to get back on winning track versus Thrashers |
NHL Hockey |
10/16/2008 |
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| (MySportsbook) - The New Jersey Devils will try to rebound from their first loss of the 2008-09 campaign when they visit the Atlanta Thrashers this evening at Philips Arena. The Devils opened up the season with three straight contests against Atlantic Division rivals and, after posting wins over both the New York Islanders and Pittsburgh Penguins, were defeated by the New York Rangers on Monday. Aaron Voros notched a pair of goals and an assist to lead the Rangers to a 4-1 decision over the visiting Devils. J |
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| Wild continue swing in Florida |
NHL Hockey |
10/16/2008 |
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| work) - The unbeaten Minnesota Wild will resume a three-game road trip tonight, when they pay a visit to the Florida Panthers at BankAtlantic Center. Minnesota has won its first two games of the season and opened the trek with a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Tuesday at Philips Arena. Antti Miettinen scored twice and Andrew Brunette added a goal and an assist for the Wild, who will also visit the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday. Marian Gaborik scored and goaltender Niklas Backstrom turned aside 24 of |
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