Thrashers Beat The Streak, Down Flyers 1-0

by aaron b on Nov 29, 2009 12:19 AM EST Comment 14 comments

Atlanta Thrashers forward Rich Peverley, left, scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Boucher (33) during the second period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The goal became the game-winning goal as the Thrashers went on to win 1-0. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)

3 months ago: Atlanta Thrashers forward Rich Peverley, left, scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Boucher (33) during the second period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The goal became the game-winning goal as the Thrashers went on to win 1-0. (AP Photo/Gregory Smith)

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One day, I'll learn to stop making predictions. My call of a 5-3 Thrashers win could not have been more off--but at least give me this--would you have guessed a 1-0 Thrashers win?

That's right, never in a million years.

Hit the jump for some quick hit thoughts.

- Concerning Colby Armstrong's hit on Philly's own Chosen One, James van Riemsdyk: Colby did what he did and got what he deserved. JVR also learned a very valuable lesson: if you want to play stickey-poke before the face off with someone who has been known to hit very hard, keep your head up afterwards, ya dig? He's young, he'll learn.

- Rich Peverley has 5 game-winning goals. I bet you didn't think $475K could get you five NHL wins, did you?

(No, this particular meme will not be going away anytime soon. Live with it.)

- Eric Boulton & Riley Cote fought. Rather, Riley Cote hung on while Eric Boulton beat him about the head. No surprises.

- If you run in to Pavel Kubina out and about somewhere, make sure he never has to pay for his own drinks again. He's been the top-pairing defenseman the Thrashers have been looking for since... 2000, maybe? Zach Bogosian and Toby Enstrom can take care of the offense, I'm more than pleased with Kubina stationed beside our net.

- Johan Hedberg looked every bit the confident veteran leader in net as he earned his first shutout of the year. The Thrashers have a young stud netminder who is improving with every game, and a rock-solid "backup" (as Moose is playing like a backup in name only) to help said young stud along. Is anyone else thinking this is how it should've been in goal for Atlanta? Only, you know, three or four years ago?

- Is this a bigger win than last night's comeback against the Hurricanes? Absolutely. Last night proved that the team is capable of stealing control of a game not going their way. Tonight proved that they're capable of controling a game from start to finish. The Flyers played hard, the officiating was as clean as it gets; the Thrashers just played better. Let that sink in.

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I just want to reiterate how good the Kane-Peverley-Armstrong line has been. Now, personally, I think most of the power of this line is Peverley and Armstrong together – they play well with Kane, Kovalchuk, or Kozlov on the left wing. But hey, I’m happy one way or another.

I have my concerns about this Thrashers team, but beating Philly was certainly a good sign. I think this is perhaps the best start to a season the Thrashers have had in a long time… maybe ever? Perhaps that’s a story for the next few days…

by timmyf on Nov 29, 2009 12:41 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Kubina (Cont.)

Pavel Kubina is a +15, Antropov is +12, Exelby is -6; think bitter Leaf fan wants a do-over?

by Black ice in Alabama on Nov 29, 2009 12:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

In other news...

Angelo Esposito is out for the season, again…

by Black ice in Alabama on Nov 29, 2009 1:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

I was wrong

I was wanting to sent Kane back to V-couver. Not going to happen. Kane is home—he has earned his place.
I drove up to Birmingham to watch the Bama v. Aub game with friends. Bama wins ands I’m happy. Party roles elsewhere and aI’m left with alone with Thrashers vs. Canes on Fox SS. Click to see the game and I’m getting S.Carolina Basketball. Info button shows Thrash v Hurcs, but no hockey. SOmethings fucked up when the b’ham market is not getting Thrashers.

by Gumpucks on Nov 29, 2009 1:23 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Got an email from SportSouth today, blaming a “one-time technical issue”…

by Black ice in Alabama on Nov 30, 2009 2:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm with you Gum

I was in Chattanooga for my son’s football tournament. When I finished watching the Bama game…ROLL TIDE ROLL…I turned to SS and got the same thing you did…Thrashers on the listing and SC basketball on the tube. I was hella pissed..but I listened to the grand Kamalian do his thing. Still…would have loved to SEE it.

The Thrashers are playing great hockey this year and perhaps finally figuring out they have to play the full 60 minutes at home too. Go Thrashers..Go Bama…Go Dacula Falcons!!

by Daculafan on Nov 29, 2009 10:30 AM EST reply actions 0 recs

Same thing happened to me in Tuskegee, Alabama…I emailed SportSouth about it late Friday night; waiting for response.

To Daculafan: if you’re in Chattanooga, that’s Preds territory and you wouldn’t see the Thrashers, anyway.

by Black ice in Alabama on Nov 29, 2009 12:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

There are free online streams of NHL games out there, google it next time and in a few minutes you’ll be in business.

by ThrashersRecaps on Nov 29, 2009 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

About the Goaltending

The Thrashers are getting the most from their goalies because they’re using them correctly. They aren’t riding the hot goalie until he breaks, while the other rusts on the bench. Pavelec is being paced, and Hedberg is being kept sharp. Coach Anderson deserves some of the credit here.

by LetNoneIn on Nov 29, 2009 1:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

I thought the Philly game wasn’t televised by SS? I’m assuming the error was in your listing.

by timmyf on Nov 29, 2009 2:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions 0 recs

The Philly game wasn’t televised by SportSouth; we’re talking about the Carolina game.

by Black ice in Alabama on Nov 29, 2009 9:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

So what exactly did Armstrong do that deserved 5 and a game? Did he leave his feet or directly target the head? I haven’t seen a great replay of it but it looks like the same hit he’s thrown a million times before and not been punished for. How was it worse than the hit on MA Bergeron earlier this year? It looked like a charge but that’s about it. If you could explain the 5-worthy part of the hit or provide a good replay I’d appreciate it.

If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...

by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 29, 2009 5:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

per the rulebook...

“When a player injures an opponent as a result of “Charging”, the referee shall have no alternative but to impose a major plus a game misconduct penalty on the offending player."
JVR stumbled off the ice and was attended to on the bench to make sure he hadn’t been concussed, which, in the opinion of the referee(s) qualified as injury.

DE
TROIT
SUCKS

by Admiral on Nov 29, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess. The rules are broad enough to allow penalization on almost every hard hit. I guess I’m just curious as to what separates this one from every other Colby Armstrong YouTube highlight.

If consequences dictate the course of action, then it doesn't matter what's right, it's only wrong if you get caught. If consequences dictate the course of action, then I should play God...

by Fehr and Balanced on Nov 29, 2009 6:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

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