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Boston's Re-Signing of Tim Thomas Ruins Free Agent Market

The Boston Bruins reached an agreement with starting netminder Tim Thomas on Friday, signing the 34-year-old to a three-year extension that is believed to be worth "around $5 million per year," according to Kevin Paul Dupont of the Boston Globe.Thomas currently leads the league in goals against average and save percentage...

Newsmakers in the NHL: Kari Lehtonen Shuts Down Capitals

Thrashers 5, Capitals 1: Break up the Thrashers. Thanks to its 5-1 drubbing of Washington on Monday, Atlanta has now won six in a row and seven of its past eight, as Kari Lehtonen turned aside an incredible 49 shots to lead the Thrashers. He was 1:15 away from registering his fourth shutout of the season, as Washington's...

Thrashers Owner Says Team Is Committed to Keeping Kovalchuk

The Atlanta Thrashers, currently occupying their familiar spot at the bottom of the NHL's standings, are headed for their ninth non-playoff season in their 10-year existence. The team's best player -- and captain -- Ilya Kovalchuk is an unrestricted free agent following next season, while starting netminder Kari Lehtonen...

Martin Biron Fumbles Game for Flyers

This will certainly help the goaltending situation in Philadelphia. With the Penguins and Flyers tied, 4-4, late in the third period, Martin Biron came charging out of his net in an effort to steal a loose puck away from Pascal Dupuis.With the puck in his glove a good 30 feet from his crease, Biron attempted to throw the...

Newsmakers in the NHL: Capitals Power Play Stops Devils Streak

Capitals 5, Devils 2: The Washington Capitals took advantage of their three power play chances on Tuesday night, converting on all of them on their way to a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils. Mike Green and Brooks Laich scored a pair of goals with the man advantage just three minutes apart in the first period, while...

KariLehtonen News From the Web

05/16/12 Stars' Lehtonen out 2-3 weeks with knee injury Source: ESPN Dallas Stars goaltender Kari Lehtonen suffered a minor knee injury playing for Finland at the world hockey championships and will be sidelined two to three weeks, according to Stars goaltending coach Mike Valley.
05/13/12 U.S. reaches World Hockey quarterfinals Source: WTGN TV - Chicago IL Jimmy Howard made 18 saves and the United States took down Finland, 5-0, on Sunday to clinch a spot in the quarterfinals at the 2012 World Championship.
05/09/12 Finnish Lions find scoring touch against Switzerland Source: Helsingin Sanomat - Finland A pair of goals apiece from Jarkko Immonen and Valtteri Filppula and a solid performance between the posts from Kari Lehtonen saw Finland home 5-2 against Switzerland in their third game in the IIHF World Championships on Tuesday evening and maintained their 100% record in the tournament so far.