Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 11/26/2008
TORONTO, Nov. 25 (UPI) -- Todd White scored two goals and Johan Hedberg made 32 saves Tuesday to pace the Atlanta Thrashers to a 6-3 win over Toronto. Chris Thorburn, Colby Armstrong, Ilya Kovalchuk and Mathieu Schneider also scored for the Thrashers, who ended a three-game losing streak. Slava Kozlov had two assists for Atlanta. Jeff Finger, Nik Antropov and Niklas Hagman scored for the Maple Leafs,...
CBC.ca (Free subscription) | 11/25/2008
While an Ilya Kovalchuk visit to Toronto usually sparks plenty of conversation, the thoughts of Maple Leafs fans might be elsewhere leading up to Tuesday's contest against Atlanta (7:30 p.m. ET).
Blueland Blog (Free subscription) | 11/21/2008
Matt McConnell was at practice today and he has an update on his blog . I'm sure many of you will be happy to know that team toughness was addressed at a meeting this morning after Ilya Kovalchuk was the only player that attempted to send any sort of physical message after the hit on Todd White.
Blueland Blog (Free subscription) | 11/20/2008
HTML clipboard Ilya Kovalchuk has scored four game-winning goals against the Penguins. That's 40% of the game-winners since Atlanta has beaten the Pens 10 times. Today's trivia winner is Adam S. Check back tomorrow for trivia for Saturday's game against the Blue Jackets. for some previews of the game from a Pittsburgh perspective, check here , here , and here . Like the Thrashers, the Pens are coming...
ajc.com (Free subscription) | 11/19/2008
You see Ilya Kovalchuk's face on the schedule card, his talent on the ice, his No. 17 jerseys on the backs of Thrashers fans, his 52 goals in two of the past three seasons, and you ask: Why isn't this man captain?
USA Today (Free subscription) | 11/14/2008
Ilya Kovalchuk isn't the Atlanta Thrashers' leading scorer. Neither are his linemates.The fact that second-year player Bryan Little is leading the Thrashers in scoring might be the best indication of the changing direction for the franchise.
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 11/10/2008
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Marty Reasoner scored twice for Atlanta Sunday, leading the Thrashers to their fourth straight win, a 5-2 decision over the Carolina Hurricanes. Ron Hainsey, Jason Williams and Ilya Kovalchuk also scored for Atlanta, and goaltender Johan Hedberg was credited with 35 saves. Carolina got the game's first goal, by Rod Brind'Amour, in a six-goal second period. Ray Whitney...
Times of the Internet (Free subscription) | 11/08/2008
BUFFALO, N.Y., Nov. 7 (UPI) -- Jason Williams' overtime goal Friday night lifted the Atlanta Thrashers to a 5-4 win over the Buffalo Sabres. The right wing capitalized on a power-play chance 48 seconds into the extra period after Ilya Kovalchuk's shot failed to go past Buffalo goalie Ryan Miller. Williams also scored in the first period. Center Bryan Little had two goals and one assist and Todd White...
Japers' Rink (Free subscription) | 11/06/2008
Tarik is reporting that the Caps top line at practice this morning is Alex Ovechkin, Sergei Fedorov and Alex Semin. You might recall that this combo was wildly successful at the World Championships last spring. You might also recall that that Russian team had a guy named Ilya Kovalchuk on the second line to divert at least a little attention away from the top line. So do you buy or sell this
Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
The Thrashers sure could use more big nights from Ilya Kovalchuk. He scored two goals and added an assist, and Atlanta held off the visiting Florida Panthers, 5-3, last night to end a six-game losing streak.
kansascity.com (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
ATLANTA | The Thrashers sure could use more big nights from Ilya Kovalchuk. He scored two goals and added an assist, and Atlanta held off the Florida Panthers 5-3 Sunday night to end a six-game losing streak.
Washington Post (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
ATLANTA -- Ilya Kovalchuk scored two goals and added an assist, and the Atlanta Thrashers held off the Florida Panthers 5-3 Sunday night to end a six-game losing streak.
WorkAtHome (Free subscription) | 11/03/2008
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Thrashers sure could use more big nights from Ilya Kovalchuk.
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
from Pierre LeBrun’s Blog at ESPN, There were reports coming out of Russia this weekend that star winger Ilya Kovalchuk was on the trade block. Not so, Atlanta Thrashers GM Don Waddell told us. “I can you tell you that is definitely not the case."… First of all, Kovalchuk has another year left on his deal after this season at $7.5 million. He’s not eligible for unrestricted free agency until July 1,...
atHome Top Story (Free subscription) | 11/02/2008
Despite rumours to the contrary, Cliff Fletcher flatly denies the Maple Leafs are pursuing Atlanta Thrashers star Ilya Kovalchuk.
