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New York Islanders' Matt Moulson watches his shot as he beats Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec , of the Czech Republic, for a hat trick with Islanders center Josh Bailey and Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian, center rear, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec.

The Atlanta Thrashers had to settle for one point their last time out, but lately they've been doing an impressive job of collecting wins.

Thrashers goalie Johan Hedberg reaches for the puck as defenseman Ron Hainsey fights for position with Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Ryan Malone .

The Thrashers didn't quite measure up. Facing the test of playing the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Thrashers lost 3-2 to Pittsburgh at Philips Arena on Saturday.

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Given that the Thrashers are 10-6-1 and currently riding a four-game win streak, there have been quite a few pleasant surprises seen so far.

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Slava Kozlov scored the eventual game-winning goal midway through the third period and also added an assist, as the Atlanta Thrashers held on for a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers at Philips Arena.

Ilya Kovalchuk and Maxim Afinogenov both registered two goals and collected two assists, as the Atlanta Thrashers came away with a resounding 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Kings at Philips Arena.

The Petes are auctioning former Pete and current Atlanta Thrashers assistant captain Zach Bogosian's autographed game worn rookie Petes white jersey for charity.

STL ATL 0 0 STL ATL 6:55 1 0 STL ATL 7:08 2 0 12:59 2 1 16:29 2 2 OT STL ATL 2 2 Shootout Summary Start of Shootout period Shootout GOAL scored by Rich Peverley on Ty Conklin Shootout attempt by Andy McDonald SAVED by Johan Hedberg Shootout GOAL scored by Slava Kozlov on Ty Conklin Shootout attempt by Brad Boyes SAVED by Johan Hedberg End of ...

The Thrashers have been waiting almost three weeks for the puck to bounce their way.

Thrashers soar in win over Blues Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Ron Hainsey, center, is lifted into the air by Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian as as his teammates celebrate his game tying goal against the St.

The accidental tourists: Without a game schedule this past weekend, the Petes took the opportunity for some team bonding.

With his 4-3-1 record thus far, Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec is already having his best in his career with the team; and to throw in a little something on top of that, a .925 save percentage and a 2.66 GAA.

The Montreal Canadiens will aim for their sixth win in eight games when they welcome the Atlanta Thrashers for this evening's clash at Bell Centre.

Last Thursday the Thrashers outshot the Washington Capitals 41-32 and lost. Last Saturday they outshot San Jose 27-24a and they lost.

Bryan Little is one of several Thrashers who will need to pick up his scoring while Ilya Kovalchuk is out with a foot injury.

Ondrej Pavelec loses his mask, but still stops a shot on Saturday afternoon in Ottawa.

Ondrej Pavelec made 50 saves, and Rich Peverley had a goal and assist for the Atlanta Thrashers, who broke a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Saturday.