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Scouting the Enemy: Atlanta Thrashers

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Record: 10-16-4

Leading scorers: Ilya Kovalchuk (11G, 20A, 31pts), Vyacheslav Kozlov (14G, 11A, 25pts), , Bryan Little (11G, 11A, 22pts)

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After what feels like 30 days - a much needed break I might add, the Penguins are finally back in action tonight against the Atlanta Thrashers. 

In the only meeting of the year back on November 20, the Penguins barely squeezed out a 3-2 win over Atlanta.  Sid tallied three points on the night, including a "flashy" falling-down goal to beat backup-to-the-backup goalie Ondrej Pavelec.

The Thrashers have a few injuries listed as well which I'll include after the jump.  Among them is former Penguin Erik Christensen who was recently listed with a separated shoulder .

Kari Lehtonen is still on the IR for the Thrashers as he's been battling through back spasms, flu symptoms, shattered dreams and false prophecies all season long.  He's definitely a fantasy dud for anyone who drafted him.  Ya know, like me in one of my Fantasy Hockey leagues.

The Thrashers are 2-4-1 so far this month which is exactly the same as the Pens' disappointing start to December as well.  I've said it once and I'll say it again - I'd like to think this is a definite win, but with the way the Pens are playing lately nothing is definite until Petr Sykora and Pascal Dupuis net hat tricks each or the clock winds down to zeros.  Whichever happens first.

Join us tonight for the thread.  Sure to be a good one.  Take the jump for the Thrashers' injury report.

 

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Atlanta Thrashers Injuries

Questionable

Player Injury Type Injury Date
Mathieu Schneider shoulder 12.17.2008
Erik Christensen partially separated right shoulder 12.17.2008

Out (IR / Out / Suspended / Physically unvailable)

Player Injury Type Injury Date
Kari Lehtonen tightness in back 10.31.2008
Mike Hoffman broken right hand 10.9.2008
Zach Bogosian broken left leg 10.30.2008


 

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“Kari Lehtonen is still on the IR for the Thrashers as he’s been battling through back spasms, flu symptoms, shattered dreams and false prophecies all season long.”

I think the Pens will come out flying tonight like the did against the Isles. I am sure HCMT has been screaming in french for days now. Whether or not the players understand his spit filled words is unknown, but I bet his anger will be apparent. I really feel like the Thrashers are walking into a buzz saw tonight as the Pens look to prove they are still the team to beat.

by PensFan024 on Dec 18, 2008 9:25 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I meant to say

That the Lehtonen quote was priceless.

by PensFan024 on Dec 18, 2008 9:25 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, that’s what the original IR report said… ;-)

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by FrankD on Dec 18, 2008 10:13 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There’s nothing better than a fired up MT. He can’t hide it – you know, that twisted smirk/rage-induced grin, the one-leg-up-pointing-everywhere mannerisms, repeatedly screaming, “HEY…HEY…” to some ref/player on the ice. Yes, he’ll be fired up tonight and hopefully MAF will be as well. I’d love to see a solid performance from him. Definite opportunity to give a boost of confidence after being on the shelf for a month.

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by FrankD on Dec 18, 2008 10:13 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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