In a game that saw Washington out-shoot Atlanta 43-31, goaltending proved to be the difference. Washington goaltender, Jose Theodore, the only addition to the Capital roster this year, was pulled at the halfway point of the game.
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Number three overall pick Zach Bogosian is in position to snag a spot on a Thrashers roster that many feel is in desperate need of new blood and new leaders.
In the 1970’s, “Esposito” was a household name in the NHL. Decades later, another Esposito is emerging, hovering over the NHL, chasing the dream to make a name for himself.
Approximately 60 goals departed with Hossa, Dupuis and Holik, and in today’s low scoring NHL, that’s a huge void for the Thrashers to fill. . . and you may call it an abyss if they are unable to land a few proven goal scorers.
John Anderson was hired Friday to be the head coach of the Atlanta Thrashers after leading the Chicago Wolves to the Calder Cup last week. Anderson has a great track record, and now he will finally get the chance to prove he belongs at the NHL level.
After winning the Southeast Division last season, the Atlanta Thrashers were looking to improve this season and make a deeper run in the playoffs. But a slow start and a lackluster offense resulted in their worst point total since 2003. Here is a review of the season that was in Atlanta.
Former Penguins Colby Armstrong and Erik Christensen had an emotional return to Mellon Arena just five days after being traded to Atlanta, losing to their former team 3-2 in a shootout.
Trent Hunter scored 1:09 into overtime to frustrate a big comeback by the Thrashers and give the Islanders a badly needed win. Atlanta overcame a 3-0 deficit and tied the score with just 1:22 left in regulation on a goal by Bobby Holik. Mike Comrie scored twice for the Islanders.
