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.

Buffalo Sabres' Tim Connolly(notes), left rear, Clarke MacArthur(notes) and Drew Stafford(notes), right rear, celebrate after Connolly's go-ahead goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery(notes) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. Buffalo won 4-2.

Buffalo Sabres' Tim Connolly(notes), right, works the puck for a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery(notes) in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. Buffalo won 4-2.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller(notes), right, blocks a shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Arron Asham(notes) in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia. Buffalo won 4-2.

Buffalo Sabres' Craig Rivet(notes), left, and Philadelphia Flyers' Daniel Carcillo(notes) fight in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Buffalo Sabres goalie Ryan Miller(notes), left, deflects a shot by Philadelphia Flyers' Jeff Carter(notes) in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers' Braydon Coburn(notes), second from left, celebrates with Daniel Carcillo(notes) and other teammates after Coburn's goal in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Hartnell(notes), left, and Buffalo Sabres' Derek Roy(notes) collide in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Buffalo Sabres' Mike Grier(notes), top, and Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards(notes) vie for a loose puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Buffalo Sabres' Drew Stafford(notes) (21) and Clarke MacArthur(notes) (41) celebrate after Stafford's goal against Philadelphia Flyers goalie Ray Emery(notes) (29) in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers' Jared Ross, right, and goalie Ray Emery(notes) block a Buffalo Sabres shot in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009, in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards(notes) looks to move past New York Islanders' Jack Hillen(notes) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers beat the Islanders 2-1.

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Scott Gordon of the New York Islanders gives instructions to Tim Jackman(notes) #28 during their game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Nassau Coliseum on November 25, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Head coach Scott Gordon of the New York Islanders gives his players instructions during their game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Nassau Coliseum on November 25, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Brian Boucher(notes) #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers makes the save in a crowd in his game against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on November 25, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 2-1.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Brian Boucher(notes) #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers makes the save as Matt Moulson(notes) #26 the New York Islanders looks for a rebound at the Nassau Coliseum on November 25, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Scott Hartnell(notes) #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers watches a shot from Mike Richards(notes) go in the net at 19:26 of the second period against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on November 25, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 2-1. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

UNIONDALE, NY - NOVEMBER 25: Scott Hartnell(notes) #19 of the Philadelphia Flyers watches a shot from Mike Richards(notes) go in the net at 19:26 of the second period against the New York Islanders at the Nassau Coliseum on November 25, 2009 in Uniondale, New York. The Flyers defeated the Islanders 2-1.(Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

New York Islanders' Mark Streit(notes), front, of Switzerland, is tripped as teammate Josh Bailey(notes) looks on during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y.

Philadelphia Flyers' Mike Richards(notes), right, celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y.

Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Hartnell(notes), left, celebrates his goal with teammates Mike Richards(notes), center, and Jeff Carter(notes) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Flyers won 2-1.

Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Hartnell(notes) celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Flyers won 2-1.