Tonight the Thrashers (19-18-6; 1-6-3 in their last 10) host the Capitals (26-11-6; 6-4 in their last 10) and have a chance to show the NHL that they're ready to return to their early season form. The win over the Rangers in a shootout on January 7th finally broke the losing streak, but after such a dismal December the Thrashers are still in the process of pulling themselves out of a long-lasting slump, and a win a very strong team like the Capitals would do quite a lot to fortify team morale and confidence. The Thrashers have essentially gotten to the point that every point in the standings matters more than anything else has all season, and while they won't magically mathematically qualify for the postseason by winning tonight, a win could very well be the turning point in the season in the minds of the Atlanta Thrashers. They're still in the mix for a playoff spot, but are currently on the outside looking in by a few points. A win tonight could be the catalyst needed for that to change.
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