Atlanta Thrashers forward Rich Peverley, left, celebrates goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Paul Ranger (54) skates through during the second period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. Peverley had two goals for the night as the Thrashers went on to win 6-3. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Atlanta Thrashers forward Rich Peverley, left, celebrates goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Paul Ranger (54) skates through during the second period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. Peverley had two goals for the night as the Thrashers went on to win 6-3.

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  1. Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Johan Hedberg (1), of Sweden, leaves the ice as he is replaced by Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec, left, of the Czech Republic, during the second period against the San Jose Sharks in an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta. The Sharks went on to win 4-3.
  2. Montreal Canadiens Scott Gomez (back) and Atlanta Thrashers Pavel Kubina (C) trip over Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec (front) during first period NHL hockey action in Montreal October 20, 2009.
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  4. Atlanta Thrashers forward Rich Peverley, left, celebrates goal as Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Paul Ranger (54) skates through during the second period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. Peverley had two goals for the night as the Thrashers went on to win 6-3.
  5. Atlanta Thrashers left wing Evander Kane (9) skates against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Victor Hedman (77), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
  6. Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian, second from left, takes a shot against Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Mike Smith (41) for a goal with Lightning defenseman Mattias Ohlund (5), of Sweden, during the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena in Atlanta.
  7. Carolina Hurricanes' Eric Staal, left, and Tampa Bay Lightning's Paul Ranger battle in front of Lightning goalie Mike Smith during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. Carolina won 2-1 in a shootout.
  8. Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Mike Smith scuffles with Carolina Hurricanes' Stephane Yelle (18) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  9. Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone (12) celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with Martin St. Louis (26), Vincent Lecavalier, facing, and Steven Stamkos, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009. Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward and Joe Corvo (77) look on at right.
  10. Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone (12) scores on Carolina Hurricanes goalie Cam Ward as Tim Gleason (6) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  11. Carolina Hurricanes' Niclas Wallin, left, checks Tampa Bay Lightning's James Wright during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  12. Carolina Hurricanes' Scott Walker (24) checks Tampa Bay Lightning's Jeff Halpern (11) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009.
  13. New York Islanders' Matt Moulson (26) celebrates his hat trick against the Atlanta Thrashers with Islanders defensemen Mark Streit, center, of Switzerland, and Jack Hillen (38) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Islanders won 4-1.
  14. New York Islanders' Matt Moulson (26) watches his shot as he beats Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Ondrej Pavelec (31), of the Czech Republic, for a hat trick with Islanders center Josh Bailey (12) and Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian, center rear, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Islanders won 4-1.
  15. New York Islanders left wing Jon Sim, left, and Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Christoph Schubert, right, fight for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Islanders won 4-1.
  16. New York Islanders right wing Trent Hunter (7) checks Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Christoph Schubert, right, into the boards during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Islanders won 4-1.

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