Training camp questions: Eastern Conference
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comAs NHL training camps open up this week, we take a look at where each team stands. First up, our take, and questions, on the Eastern Conference.
Story | Conversation | September 15, 2008Rangers shake up lines in win vs. Thrashers
Jaromir Jagr scored and had two assists on a newly created line and defenseman Fedor Tyutin helped set up three goals for the Rangers, who beat the Thrashers 4-0.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | January 22, 2008Icing It Down: Lehtonen letdown
Tim Kavanagh, ESPN.comTim Kavanagh provides updates of the key injuries around the NHL, including a major setback for the Thrashers as they lose their starting goaltender.
Story | Conversation | October 22, 2007Dupuis, Kozlov score as Atlanta finally gets first win
One day after Bob Hartley was fired, Atlanta scored two goals in the first 6 1/2 minutes, overcame an injury to goalie Kari Lehtonen and finally picked up its first victory of the season, beating the New York Rangers 5-3.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | October 18, 2007Rangers sweep Thrashers, win first series since '97
Associated PressMatt Cullen banged in a shot off the crossbar and helped bounce the Rangers into the second round of the playoffs for the first time in a decade.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 18, 2007Avery, Shanahan each score as New York takes 2-0 series lead
Associated PressSean Avery ricocheted a fluke goal off the boards from center ice and Brendan Shanahan scored the winner with 4:01 remaining Saturday, lifting the Rangers to a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Thrashers and a commanding two-nothing lead in the best-of-seve
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 14, 2007Hedberg to start Game 2 vs. Rangers
Associated PressThe Thrashers will turn to veteran goalie Johan Hedberg and hope for more production from their top scorers when they try to even their first-round playoff series against the Rangers.
Story | Conversation | April 13, 2007First-round breakdown: Thrashers vs. Rangers
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comThink the Atlanta Thrashers don't have enough ammo to get past a gritty Rangers club? Think again, says Scott Burnside.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2007Holik's second goal sends Thrashers past Rangers
Bobby Holik scored his second goal of the game against his former team 2:55 into overtime, and the Atlanta Thrashers survived a roller-coaster final few minutes to beat the New York Rangers 5-4 Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | November 28, 2006Kovalchuk, Savard help Thrashers rally past sinking Rangers
Ilya Kovalchuk scored the tying goal late in regulation and Marc Savard netted the winner 2:45 into overtime on Atlanta's second shot of the extra session, lifting the Thrashers to a 3-2 comeback victory Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 13, 2006Hossa goal gives Thrashers another (SO) overtime win
Marian Hossa missed his chances during regulation, then came through in the shootout.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | March 08, 2006Our hardware at the midway point
Scott Burnside, ESPN.comWhat would the midpoint of the NHL season be without midterm grades? Here's a look at our choices.
Story | Conversation | January 06, 2006Hip injury prompts Kiprusoff to opt out of Finn team
Associated PressCalgary Flames goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff withdrew his name from Finland's Olympic team on Thursday, citing advice from doctors to rest a hip injury.
Story | Conversation | December 22, 2005Jagr, Hasek highlight Czech Olympic hockey team
Sports TickerOttawa Senators goaltender Dominik Hasek and New York Rangers right wing Jaromir Jagr highlight a deep, veteran Czech Republic hockey team that was announced Thursday and is expected to challenge Canada for Olympic gold in Turin, Italy in February.
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