Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards(notes), center, has his shot blocked with Atlanta Thrashers forward Nik Antropov(notes) (80) of Kazakhstan, during the third period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 1-0.

Philadelphia Flyers left wing Riley Cote(notes), right, takes a punch to the face from Atlanta Thrashers forward Eric Boulton(notes), left, during a fight in the first period of a NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 1-0.

Atlanta Thrashers forward Rich Peverley(notes), left, scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Brian Boucher(notes) (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.

Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards(notes) (18) goes to the ice as he collides with Atlanta Thrashers forward Maxim Afinogenov(notes), rear, of Russia, during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 1-0.

Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Ron Hainsey(notes) (6) goes to the ice as he tries to stop a shot from Philadelphia Flyers center Jeff Carter(notes) (17) during the third period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 1-0.

Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Johan Hedberg(notes), center right, of Sweden, makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers center Mike Richards(notes) (18) with Thrasher defenders Christoph Schubert(notes), left, and Pavel Kubina(notes) (77) of the Czech Republic, during the third period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta. The Thrashers won 1-0.

Atlanta Thrashers forward Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) (17) of Russia, falls to the ice as he is tripped up by Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Ryan Parent(notes), left, with Flyers defenseman Chris Pronger(notes) (20) during the second period, of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Thrashers goaltender Johan Hedberg(notes) (1) of Sweden, makes a save against Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Carle(notes), right, with Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian(notes) (4) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Thrashers defenseman Zach Bogosian(notes) (4) fights for the puck against Philadelphia Flyers left wing Jon Kalinski(notes), right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, at Philips Arena, in Atlanta.

Atlanta Thrashers' Rich Peverley(notes) (47), Bryan Little(notes) (10) and Evander Kane(notes), rear, celebrate Peverly's go-ahead goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Atlanta won 6-4.

Atlanta Thrashers' Tobias Enstrom(notes), left, from Sweden, Maxim Afinogenov(notes), center, Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) (17), from Russia, and Pavel Kubina(notes) (77), from the Czech Republic, celebrate Afinogenov's goal to tie the game against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Atlanta won 6-4.

Carolina Hurricanes' Erik Cole(notes) (26) tries to score as Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec(notes), from the Czech Republic, blocks the shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Atlanta won 6-4.

Atlanta Thrashers' Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) (17), from Russia, shoots past Carolina Hurricanes' Joe Corvo(notes) and goalie Manny Legace(notes) to score during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Atlanta won 6-4.

Atlanta Thrashers' Rich Peverley(notes) (47) shoots the go-ahead goal against Carolina Hurricanes goalie Manny Legace(notes) as Tim Gleason(notes) (6) looks on during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. Atlanta won 6-4.

Carolina Hurricanes' Erik Cole(notes) (26) and Sergei Samsonov(notes) (14), from Russia, push the puck up the ice as Atlanta Thrashers' Colby Armstrong(notes) (20) gives chase during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Carolina Hurricanes' Erik Cole(notes) (26) shoots as Atlanta Thrashers' Pavel Kubina(notes), from the Czech Republic, dives and Nik Antropov(notes) (80), from Kazakhstan, looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Carolina Hurricanes' Matt Cullen(notes) (8) shoots past Atlanta Thrashers' Zach Bogosian(notes) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Carolina Hurricanes' Erik Cole(notes) (26) looks to score as Atlanta Thrashers' Ron Hainsey(notes) (6) and goalie Ondrej Pavelec(notes) (31), from the Czech Republic, defend during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Carolina Hurricanes' Stephane Yelle(notes) (18), Tom Kostopoulos(notes) and Rod Brind'Amour(notes) (17) celebrate Yelle's goal against the Atlanta Thrashers during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Carolina Hurricanes' Joni Pitkanen(notes) (25), from Finland, defends as Atlanta Thrashers' Chris Thorburn(notes) (27) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Carolina Hurricanes' Tim Gleason(notes) (6), Sergei Samsonov(notes), from Russia, Eric Staal(notes), facing, Erik Cole(notes) and Joe Corvo(notes) (77) celebrate Cole's goal against the Atlanta Thrashers during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Carolina Hurricanes goalie Manny Legace(notes) (34) defends as Atlanta Thrashers' Marty Reasoner(notes) (19) tries to score during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2009.

Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec(notes) (31) ,of the Czech Republic, is congratulated by teammate defenseman Christoph Schubert(notes) (16), of Germany, after they defeated the Detroit Red Wings 2-0. Pavelec had 40 saves in the shutout win.

Detroit Red Wings right wing Dan Cleary (11) and Atlanta Thrashers center Rich Peverley(notes) (47) battle for the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Detroit Red Wings head coach Mike Babcock, center, talks to his team during a time-out in the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. The Thrashers defeated the Red Wings 2-0.

Atlanta Thrashers goalie Ondrej Pavelec(notes) (31), of the Czech Republic, deflects a shot on-goal, during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Detroit Red Wings in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Pavelec blanked the Red Wings 2-0 with 40 saves.

Atlanta Thrashers winger Ilya Kovalchuk(notes) (17) of Russia, and Detroit Red Wings defenseman Jonathan Ericsson(notes) (52) of Sweden, and defenseman Brad Stuart(notes) (23) battle for the puck along the boards during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard(notes) (35) deflects a shot at goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Atlanta Thrashers in Detroit, on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

Atlanta Thrashers center Nik Antropov(notes), left, of Kazakhstan, and winger Maxim Afinogenov(notes) (61), of Russia, celebrate Antropov's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.

Atlanta Thrashers center Bryan Little(notes), right, misses a redirect in front of Detroit Red Wings goalie Jimmy Howard(notes) (35) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Detroit, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009.