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Thrashers end three-game losing streak, beat slumping Lightning

Associated Press

Saturday, April 11, 2009

ATLANTA -- Ilya Kovalchuk waited until the day after last year's season finale to call for an improved roster. Now that he's three months into his role as team captain, Kovalchuk spoke out immediately after the Atlanta Thrashers closed another season by missing the playoffs. "I don't want to compete just for the playoffs," he said. "I want to compete for the [Stanley] Cup. I know for sure we need some more players." Kovalchuk scored his 43rd goal and the Thrashers snapped a three-game skid wi ...

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