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Wings Come From Behind to Soar Over Stars

Jamie Buss — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:31:39 CDT

Detroit's offense shone in the third period, scoring three goals to beat the Stars, 5-3. Pavel Datsyuk had a big night with two goals and an assist, helping the Wings reach 100 points for the eighth straight year, tying a league record set by Montreal in 1982. Chris Osgood got...

Thrashers Deck Devils in 10th Round

Mitch Pritchard — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 23:27:20 CST

It took 10 rounds, but the Atlanta Thrashers were finally able to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 last night, reports the Associated Press. Pascal Dupuis snuck the winner past Martin Brodeur, who had 29 saves before the shootout. The Devils appeared on their way to a 3-2 win, but...

Red Wings Come Back to Beat Coyotes

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 21:58:20 CST

Niklas Lidstrom scored Detroit’s second goal of the third period to lift the Red Wings to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Phoenix Coyotes. Lidstrom also tallied two assists as Detroit ran its winning streak to five games. Chris Osgood stoned Shane Doan on a breakaway attempt with only 30...

Hossa, Thrashers Stop Sabres

Mike Buss — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 21:00:00 CST

Marian Hossa scored twice and Johan Hedberg made 37 saves, winning his second straight start as Atlanta beat Buffalo, 5-2 today, reports the Journal-Constitution. Rookie Colin Stuart, recently called up from the minor leagues, added a goal and a lot of energy to the Thrashers' top line while helping extend...

Thrashers Fly Past Lightning to Snap Skid

Doug Sweeney — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:34:54 CST

The Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 at home to snap their four-game losing streak. The loss extends Tampa Bay’s own losing streak to three and drops their road record to a miserable 3-12-1, which is the worst in the league. Ilya Kovalchuk scored his league-leading 27th goal...