Alex Kovalev scores first Senators goal in 4-2 win over Thrashers.October 10th, 2009 Fisher leads Senators over ThrashersOTTAWA — Mike Fisher assisted on Alex Kovalev's first-period goal and added a power-play goal in the second, leading the Ottawa Senators to a 4-2 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers on Saturday night. Fisher, who scored 32 seconds into overtime Thursday night a 3-2 win over the New York Islanders, restored Ottawa's lead 3:44 into the second when he put a backhander past Ondrej Pavelec.
Thrashers-Senators SumsOctober 10th, 2009 Thrashers-Senators Sums
Atlanta 2 0 0—2Ottawa 2 1 1—4First Period_1, Ottawa, Kovalev 1 (Fisher, Alfredsson), :43. 2, Ottawa, Ruutu 1 (Kelly, Donovan), 2:25.
Kovalchuk scores twice, Thrashers spoil Blues' home opener with 4-2 victoryOctober 8th, 2009 Thrashers, Kovalchuk beat Blues 4-2ST. LOUIS — Ilya Kovalchuk made it a pair of two-goal games to open the season, scoring the go-ahead tally in the first period and adding an empty-netter as the Atlanta Thrashers spoiled the St.
Thrashers lose defenseman Boris Valabik to ankle injury, activate Colby ArmstrongOctober 8th, 2009 Thrashers lose Boris Valabik to ankle injuryATLANTA — Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Boris Valabik is expected to miss four to six weeks after having surgery to repair a high ankle sprain. The Thrashers said Valabik, a native of Nitra, Czechoslovakia, had surgery on Thursday morning.
Stamkos scores twice, Lightning beat Pavelec, Thrashers 5-1 in final preseason gameSeptember 30th, 2009 Stamkos, Lightning beat Pavelec, Thrashers, 5-1ATLANTA — Mike Smith stopped 20 shots, Steven Stamkos scored two goals and Tampa Bay finished the preseason with a 5-1 win over Ondrej Pavelec and the Atlanta Thrashers on Sunday. With Kari Lehtonen still recovering from offseason back surgery, the goalie position remains a big question for Atlanta (2-3-1).
Joe Corvo's 5-on-3 goal helps Hurricanes beat Thrashers for first preseason winSeptember 25th, 2009 Hurricanes beat Thrashers for first preseason winRALEIGH, N.C. — Joe Corvo scored on a 5-on-3 power play with 11:52 remaining, snapping a tie to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3 on Friday night for their first win in three exhibition games.
Ducks trade defenseman Steve McCarthy to ThrashersSeptember 24th, 2009 Ducks trade McCarthy to ThrashersANAHEIM, Calif. — The Ducks have traded defenseman Steve McCarthy to the Atlanta Thrashers for future considerations.
Antropov scores 1st goal for Atlanta in 5-4 exhibition victory over NashvilleSeptember 23rd, 2009 Gratton scores twice, Thrashers beat PredatorsATLANTA — Free-agent newcomer Nik Antropov scored his first goal for Atlanta, and Josh Gratton added two goals in the Thrashers' 5-4 exhibition victory over the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night. Antropov had three assists in his debut Monday night in a 4-2 home win over Carolina.
Fleury scores goal, sets up another as Flames beat Panthers 5-2September 20th, 2009 Fleury gets goal and assist, Flames beat PanthersCALGARY, Alberta — Theo Fleury scored one goal and set up another, sending the Calgary Flames past the Florida Panthers 5-2 Sunday night. Fleury, who helped the Flames win the 1989 Stanley Cup, played his second game on a free-agent tryout.
Hurricanes sign forward Tuomo Ruutu to 3-year, $11.4-million contractJuly 23rd, 2009 'Canes sign Ruutu for 3 years, $11.4MRALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes have locked up Tuomo Ruutu for three seasons.
Thrashers re-sign goalie Kari LehtonenJuly 16th, 2009 Thrashers re-sign G Kari LehtonenATLANTA — The Thrashers say they have have re-signed Kari Lehtonen, the team's career leader among goalies in games played, wins and shutouts. Terms of the deal for the restricted free agent were not disclosed.
Jason Krog, Joel Kwiatkowski return to ThrashersJuly 7th, 2009 Thrashers sign 4 free agentsATLANTA — Defenseman Joel Kwiatkowski and forward Jason Krog have signed deals to return to the Atlanta Thrashers. Kwiatkowski, 32, recorded five assists in 18 games with Atlanta during the 2007-08 season and has played in 282 career NHL games with five teams.
Thrashers sign Rangers free agent forward Nik Antropov to multiyear dealJuly 2nd, 2009 Thrashers sign Antropov from RangersATLANTA — The Atlanta Thrashers signed free agent forward Nik Antropov to a four-year, $16 million contract on Thursday, setting up a reunion with Ilya Kovalchuk. The 29-year-old Antropov played with Kovalchuk in Russia during the NHL lockout.
Thrashers acquire veteran defenseman Pavel Kubina from Toronto in 4-player dealJuly 2nd, 2009 Thrashers land Kubina from Maple LeafsATLANTA — The Atlanta Thrashers have acquired defenseman Pavel Kubina from Toronto in a four-player trade. The Thrashers announced Wednesday night they have traded defenseman Garnet Exelby and forward Colin Stuart to the Maple Leafs for Kubina and forward Tim Stapleton.
Atlanta Thrashers re-sign forward Marty ReasonerJune 9th, 2009 Thrashers re-sign Marty ReasonerATLANTA — Forward Marty Reasoner, who set a career high with 14 goals for Atlanta last season, has re-signed with the Thrashers. The 32-year-old Reasoner signed with Atlanta last year after playing with Edmonton for six seasons.