Atlanta Thrashers News

Patrice Bergeron scored the only goal of the shootout and the Boston Bruins snapped Atlanta's four-game winning streak, beating the Thrashers 4-3 on Thursday night.

The Boston Bruins appear in desperate need of a boost as they try to snap a three-game skid, and they may get it with two key players perhaps ready to return to action.

As the Thrashers continue to use their two-goalie rotation of late, Ondrej Pavelec will start Thursday against Boston, and Johan Hedberg is scheduled to start Saturday against Pittsburgh.

Patrice Bergeron got the lone goal of the shootout, and Tuukka Rask produced a solid effort with 32 saves, as Boston got by a hot Atlanta Thrashers club, 4-3, at Philips Arena.

The surging Atlanta Thrashers will aim for a fifth consecutive victory when they welcome the struggling Boston Bruins for tonight's battle at Philips Arena.

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.

IN CONTROL: Edmonton Oilers left wing Liam Reddox takes possession of the puck from Atlanta Thrashers right wing Nik Antropov in the third period of their NHL hockey game in Atlanta, Georgia.

Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg is an automatic start every week -- no matter the format.

Detroit winger Henrik Zetterberg is the NHL's first star of the week after leading the Red Wings to three consecutive victories.

Slava Kozlov broke out of his slump with his first goal of the season and the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Sunday for their fourth consecutive victory.

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

It wasn't the original plan to put Max Afinogenov with his Russian speaking counterparts on the Thrashers ' top line.

The Vancouver Giants were hoping to get him back, but it's not going to happen. Ilya Kovalchuk may be the one who stirs the drink, but rookie Evander Kane is giving Atlanta Thrashers fans another reason to get excited.

Watch on pc - Atlanta Thrashers vs Los Angeles Kings >> Los Angeles Kings Vs Atlanta Thrashers Time: Fri, November 13, 2009 at 7:30 PM ET League: NHL - United States of America Last 10 matches: Los Angeles 6-2-2; Atlanta 4-5-1 Free agent center Nik Antropov has averaged nearly a point per game for the Thrashers, but has yet to score his first goal ...

NHL Notebook Kovalchuk a long shot to head home Ilya Kovalchu, seen celebrating a goal in an October 22 game, has been speaking with the Atlanta Thrashers about a long-term contract.

The Thrashers weren't sure if they were going to get Ilya Kovalchuk back by the end of their upcoming homestand.

Kovalchuk may return Thursday Ilya Kovalchuk will be a game-time decision for the Atlanta Thrashers game with the New York Rangers on Thursday night.

On Sunday night, the Thrashers hosted the St. Louis Blues in the Philips Arena. It's surprising just a few days ago I had written that the Thrashers needed to change up their defensive pairings, which would guide them to better defense and wins.

The Thrashers ' captain appears ready to return to the lineup less than three weeks after breaking a bone in his right foot.

The Thrashers are getting goals in Ilya Kovalchuk's absence most of it from their defensemen.