http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/ Latest articles for the Thrashers section at ajc.com. en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:22:21 GMT 2009-11-22T19:22:21Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-rally-falls-short-208404.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers 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. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:15:52 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-rally-falls-short-208404.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-22T04:15:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/peverley-will-continue-to-208160.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Thrashers forward has had at least one point in 14 of 17 games. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:56:59 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/peverley-will-continue-to-208160.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-22T00:56:59Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-need-someone-else-208338.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers There was no Boris Valabik to get under Sidney Crosby’s skin Saturday. The Thrashers defenseman is on a rehab assignment in Chicago after ankle surgery. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:35:28 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-need-someone-else-208338.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-22T00:35:28Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/penguins-more-than-measuring-207249.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The Thrashers will get an indication of how far they’ve come as a hockey team Saturday. The defending Stanley Cup champion can be a pretty good measuring stick. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:51:45 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/penguins-more-than-measuring-207249.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-20T21:51:45Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/anderson-s-system-still-205814.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers It took the Thrashers most of last season to adjust to coach John Anderson ’s system. While Anderson admits the team still isn’t “firing on all cylinders," the Thrashers are off to a much better start this season and are 10-6-2 after Thursday's shootout loss to Boston. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:07:48 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/anderson-s-system-still-205814.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-20T04:07:48Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-win-streak-snapped-206026.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Atlanta earned a point with a late goal against Boston but lost in a shootout on home ice. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:08 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-win-streak-snapped-206026.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-20T04:01:08Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/pavelec-to-start-thursday-203877.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers 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. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:26:53 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/pavelec-to-start-thursday-203877.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-18T23:26:53Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/the-art-of-the-203659.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The faceoff. It’s hockey’s version of the jump ball -- yet it can happen 70 times a game. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:17:32 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/the-art-of-the-203659.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-18T21:17:32Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/antropov-adjusting-to-role-202100.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers There has been an adjustment period for Nik Antropov . The forward was moved to the center position, after playing right wing the past several years, when he signed with the Thrashers as a free agent last offseason. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:12:19 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/antropov-adjusting-to-role-202100.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-17T21:12:19Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kubina-misses-game-with-199003.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Pavel Kubina missed Sunday’s game against Edmonton with what the team announced as “lower body soreness.” Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:35:56 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kubina-misses-game-with-199003.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-15T23:35:56Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kozlov-gets-first-goal-198951.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers It took Slava Kozlov 17 games to get his first goal of the season. It couldn’t have come at a better time. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:32:31 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kozlov-gets-first-goal-198951.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-15T23:32:31Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/anderson-looks-to-give-197681.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Thrashers free-agent signee Nik Antropov is the second-leading scorer on the team this season with 13 points -- all assists. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:41:53 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/anderson-looks-to-give-197681.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-14T22:41:53Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/afinogenov-is-catching-on-197680.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers It wasn’t the original plan to put Max Afinogenov with his Russian speaking counterparts on the Thrashers’ top line. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:35:59 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/afinogenov-is-catching-on-197680.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-14T22:35:59Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-score-knockout-over-196999.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers The Thrashers proved two things Friday night. They can score and they can fight. The Thrashers scored four times – on four straight shots -- in a span of 5:04 of the second period en route to a 7-0 victory over Los Angeles at Philips Arena. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:56:16 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/thrashers-score-knockout-over-196999.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-14T03:56:16Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/doctor-s-ok-delayed-196634.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers All Ilya Kovalchuk needed was proof that he had not re-injured his foot. After that, he was on the Thrashers’ plane bound for New York. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:29:52 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/doctor-s-ok-delayed-196634.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-14T01:29:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-returns-leads-thrashers-195692.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers New York -- Ilya Kovalchuk had a goal and two assists in his first game back from a foot injury and Rich Peverley scored once and set up two goals in the Atlanta Thrashers' 5-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:53:52 GMT http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-returns-leads-thrashers-195692.html 2009-11-13T02:53:52Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-s-status-back-194972.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk made the trip to New York for the team’s game against the Rangers tonight and is now a “game-time” decision. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:55:49 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-s-status-back-194972.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-12T16:55:49Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-experiences-soreness-will-193940.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk will not be in the Thrashers' lineup Thursday against the New York Rangers. The team captain experienced soreness in his right foot warming up before practice Wednesday, according to coach John Anderson , and left the ice. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:19:14 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-experiences-soreness-will-193940.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-11T21:19:14Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-won-t-play-193713.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk will not be in the Thrashers lineup Thursday against the New York Rangers. The Thrashers captain experienced soreness in his right foot warming up prior to practice on Wednesday, according to head coach John Anderson, and left the ice. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:41:29 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-won-t-play-193713.html CHRIS VIVLAMORE 2009-11-11T19:41:29Z http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-could-return-to-192395.html?cxtype=rss_thrashers Ilya Kovalchuk is indeed a fast healer. The Thrashers' captain appears ready to return to the lineup less than three weeks after breaking a bone in his right foot. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:09:44 GMT cvivlamore@ajc.com http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-thrashers/kovalchuk-could-return-to-192395.html Chris Vivlamore 2009-11-10T23:09:44Z