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Thrashers look to remain hot against rival Hurricanes

Nov 14, 2008 - 11:29 AM Carolina (8-6-2) at Atlanta (6-7-2), 7:30 p.m. EST

ATLANTA (Ticker) -- The surging Atlanta Thrashers look to remain hot on Friday as they host the Carolina Hurricanes in a Southeast Division clash.

The Thrashers have recovered from a miserable start - going 1-7-1 from October 14 to November 1 - to win four straight games. An offense that looked awful has finally emerged, registering at least four goals in each of the last four contests.

They will try to extend their winning streak to five against a familiar opponent. Not only are the Hurricanes one of their division rivals, but the Thrashers just took care of them a few days ago. In a November 9 meeting in Raleigh, the Thrashers scored four second-period goals to take control en route to a 5-2 triumph.

Left wing Ilya Kovalchuk tallied his sixth goal of the season in the victory, while goaltender Johan Hedberg made 35 saves. He has picked up two wins in a row while filling in between the pipes for starter Kari Lehtonen, who has been out since October 30 with a stiff back and flu symptoms.

The Hurricanes, meanwhile, have dropped two straight - both within the division. Following their loss to Atlanta, they were dominated by the Southeast-leading Washington Capitals thanks to Alexander Semin's two-goal, three-assist performance.

Carolina has scored just seven goals over its last four games.






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    Hurricanes 2, Thrashers 3  FinalNov 15 12:25 AM


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    FINAL 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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    CAROLINA 0 1 1 2
    ATLANTA 1 1 1 3 FINAL
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARTY REASONER 4 (COLBY ARMSTRONG) 9:41
    2ND PRD: ATL - ERIC PERRIN 1 (ERIC BOULTON, JIM SLATER) 3:32
    CAR - (PP) TUOMO RUUTU 6 (ERIC STAAL, DENNIS SEIDENBERG)
    17:47
    3RD PRD: ATL - (PP) VYACHESLAV KOZLOV 9 (BRYAN

    Nov 14 10:08 PM
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    Hurricanes 2, Thrashers 3  3rd - 0:15Nov 14 10:04 PM


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    CAROLINA 2
    ATLANTA 3
    3RD PRD: CAR - (PP) ROD BRIND'AMOUR 6 (RAY WHITNEY, ANTON BABCHUK)
    14:01

    Hurricanes 2, Thrashers 3  3rd - 5:59Nov 14 9:56 PM


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    CAROLINA 1
    ATLANTA 3
    3RD PRD: ATL - (PP) VYACHESLAV KOZLOV 9 (BRYAN LITTLE, RON HAINSEY)
    4:12 (TWO-MAN ADVANTAGE)

    Hurricanes 1, Thrashers 3  3rd - 15:48Nov 14 9:35 PM


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    END OF THE 2ND 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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    CAROLINA 0 1 1
    ATLANTA 1 1 2 END OF THE 2ND
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARTY REASONER 4 (COLBY ARMSTRONG) 9:41
    2ND PRD: ATL - ERIC PERRIN 1 (ERIC BOULTON, JIM SLATER) 3:32
    CAR - (PP) TUOMO RUUTU 6 (ERIC STAAL, DENNIS SEIDENBERG)
    17:47
    SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3

    Nov 14 9:13 PM


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    CAROLINA 1
    ATLANTA 2
    2ND PRD: CAR - (PP) TUOMO RUUTU 6 (ERIC STAAL, DENNIS SEIDENBERG)
    17:47

    Hurricanes 1, Thrashers 2  2nd - 2:13Nov 14 9:10 PM


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    CAROLINA 0
    ATLANTA 2
    2ND PRD: ATL - ERIC PERRIN 1 (ERIC BOULTON, JIM SLATER) 3:32

    Hurricanes 0, Thrashers 2  2nd - 16:28Nov 14 8:39 PM


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    END OF THE 1ST 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
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    CAROLINA 0 0
    ATLANTA 1 1 END OF THE 1ST
    GOAL SCORING:
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARTY REASONER 4 (COLBY ARMSTRONG) 9:41
    SHOTS ON GOAL: 1ST 2ND 3RD TOTAL
    --- --- --- -----
    CAR 11 11
    ATL 8 8
    GOALIES: CAR - CAM WARD
    ATL - JOHAN HEDBER

    Nov 14 8:16 PM


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    CAROLINA 0
    ATLANTA 1
    1ST PRD: ATL - MARTY REASONER 4 (COLBY ARMSTRONG) 9:41

    Hurricanes 0, Thrashers 1  1st - 10:19Nov 14 7:57 PM

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