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Kovalchuk looks to lead Thrashers to sixth straight win

Mar 10, 2007 - 5:35 PM Atlanta (36-23-10) at Florida (28-27-13) 7:30 pm EST

SUNRISE, Florida (Ticker) -- Playing the Florida Panthers seems to give Ilya Kovalchuk an extra dose of energy.

Kovalchuk tries to lead the Atlanta Thrashers to their franchise-record sixth consecutive victory Saturday when they visit the Panthers.

Continuing the quest for its first playoff appearance, Atlanta has outscored its last five opponents, 20-9, and holds a two-point lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning for first place in the Southeast Division.

Kovalchuk ranks among the league leaders in goals with 36, including seven against Florida this season. On three occasions, he has netted the eventual game-winning tally against the Panthers.

The 2004 Maurice Richard Trophy winner struck again by snapping a third-period tie for the Thrashers in Tuesday's victory over Florida. He extended his goal-scoring streak to three straight games in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens.

Despite being just one game above .500, Florida has won five of its last six contests and is six points behind the Carolina Hurricanes for the final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

However, the Panthers have dropped all six matchups against the Thrashers. They have been outscored, 24-8, in those encounters.

Florida comes off Thursday's 2-1 victory over the woeful Philadelphia Flyers.








  • NHL
    FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    ATLANTA 1 0 1 2
    FLORIDA 0 2 1 3 FINAL
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARIAN HOSSA 40 (ALEXEI ZHITNIK, ERIC BELANGER) 9:28
    2ND PRD: FLA - OLLI JOKINEN 31 (DAVID BOOTH, STEVE MONTADOR) 5:48
    FLA - NATHAN HORTON 25 (MARTIN GELINAS, BRYAN ALLEN) 7:38
    3RD PRD: FLA - JAY BOUWMEESTER 10

    Mar 10 11:01 PM


  • NHL
    ATLANTA 2
    FLORIDA 3
    3RD PRD: ATL - KEITH TKACHUK 23 (MARIAN HOSSA, ALEXEI ZHITNIK) 15:29

    Thrashers vs. PanthersMar 10 10:51 PM


  • NHL
    ATLANTA 1
    FLORIDA 3
    3RD PRD: FLA - JAY BOUWMEESTER 10 (OLLI JOKINEN) 3:52

    Thrashers vs. PanthersMar 10 10:32 PM


  • NHL
    END OF THE 2ND 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    ATLANTA 1 0 1
    FLORIDA 0 2 2 END OF THE 2ND
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARIAN HOSSA 40 (ALEXEI ZHITNIK, ERIC BELANGER) 9:28
    2ND PRD: FLA - OLLI JOKINEN 31 (DAVID BOOTH, STEVE MONTADOR) 5:48
    FLA - NATHAN HORTON 25 (MARTIN GELINAS, BRYAN ALLEN) 7:38
    SHOTS ON GOAL:

    Mar 10 10:07 PM


  • NHL
    ATLANTA 1
    FLORIDA 2
    2ND PRD: FLA - NATHAN HORTON 25 (MARTIN GELINAS, BRYAN ALLEN) 7:38

    Thrashers vs. PanthersMar 10 8:47 PM


  • NHL
    ATLANTA 1
    FLORIDA 1
    2ND PRD: FLA - OLLI JOKINEN 31 (DAVID BOOTH, STEVE MONTADOR) 5:48

    Thrashers vs. PanthersMar 10 8:44 PM


  • NHL
    END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    ATLANTA 1 1
    FLORIDA 0 0 END OF THE 1ST
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARIAN HOSSA 40 (ALEXEI ZHITNIK, ERIC BELANGER) 9:28
    SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    ATL 7 7
    FLA 16 16
    GOALIES: ATL - KARI LEHTONEN


    Mar 10 8:15 PM


  • NHL
    ATLANTA 1
    FLORIDA 0
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARIAN HOSSA 40 (ALEXEI ZHITNIK, ERIC BELANGER) 9:28

    Thrashers vs. PanthersMar 10 7:56 PM

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