Zhitnik Lifts Thrashers in Overtime

Alexei Zhitnik scored 1:26 into overtime and the Atlanta Thrashers rallied past the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 on Saturday night in a key Southeast Division game.

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Thrashers Close in on 1st Playoff Berth

When the Atlanta Thrashers traded for Keith Tkachuk and Alexei Zhitnik last month, they were in the midst of a free fall. Now they're on the brink of clinching their first playoff berth, and have both players to thank.

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Hedberg, Zhitnik Throw Down Rangers

Johan Hedberg was frequently serenaded with chants of "Moose" from the Philips Arena crowd, and he loved every minute of it.

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Thrashers End Home Losing Streak at 5

Coach Bob Hartley knew what to expect from Keith Tkachuk and Alexei Zhitnik when the Atlanta Thrashers acquired them in recent trades. Hartley was less familiar with Eric Belanger and Pascal Dupuis, but he likes what he sees so far.

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The Rangers did almost everything right last night in Atlanta. They withstood the home team's first period onslaught and even came away with a lead at the first intermission.

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