[Lefty Noob]

Atlanta goalie Kari Lehtonen set a new team record Wednesday night, extending his scoreless streak to 167 minutes, 56 seconds before giving up a goal to Boston's P.J. Axelsson in the second period. It's not a real old record, but the former mark of 155:55 was set last December by Michael Garnett. Lehtonen then started a new shutout streak while earning the 4-1 victory. So what's gotten into this kid, and how long can he keep playing like this?

[blueandwhite]

he may be as memorable as Garnett - and i don't remember him.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Atlanta goalie Kari Lehtonen set a new team record Wednesday night, extending his scoreless streak to 167 minutes, 56 seconds before giving up a goal to Boston's P.J. Axelsson in the second period. It's not a real old record, but the former mark of 155:55 was set last December by Michael Garnett. Lehtonen then started a new shutout streak while earning the 4-1 victory. So what's gotten into this kid, and how long can he keep playing like this?

The Creep is playing against my fantasy team this week...he totally sucks

[monsterdawg]

well, since his scoreless streak, he has sucked. I never have liked him and I think Hedberg is better. If he ends up costing Atlanta a shot in the playoff's, they better trade him or philips arena will be empty next season.

[rmjvol]

Welcome to GoTeamsGo, monsterdawg

You think 1 player can that big of a difference in attendance? If it does, that'll sure get the attention of management & might be enough to get the trade.

Look forward to chatting more with you.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by monsterdawg

well, since his scoreless streak, he has sucked. I never have liked him and I think Hedberg is better. If he ends up costing Atlanta a shot in the playoff's, they better trade him or philips arena will be empty next season.

Ah now, suck is such a relative term...I would go with "he hasn't played up to potential"...besides, Hedberg is a journeyman goalie at best...maybe you jsut favor Swedes over Finns?

In any case welcome aboard MD...

[blueandwhite]

I love that-
suck is such a relative term.

[ThePundit]

Last night, against the Islanders, he was really shaky. I haven't seen him play much so it's hard for me to believe how good he was earlier in the year. He really had trouble controlling rebounds. Not only did he give up 4 goals but the Isles hit 5 posts. I guess anybody could have a bad game.

[blueandwhite]

I hate that, hitting the post - you know they don't count toward shots on net? nothing comes closer.

[ThePundit]

And 5 of them is especially frustrating. It was a shame because the Isles outplayed Atlanta for 60 of the 65 minutes in that game.

[ThePundit]

He was terrible again last night against the Islanders. In the 3rd period, the Islanders scored on 2 of their first 3 shots on net.