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NHL: Atlanta 3, Carolina 1

RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 20 (UPI) -- Johan Hedberg made 33 saves Tuesday while leading the Atlanta Thrashers to a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes.

Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist and Ilya Kovalchuk scored the game-winning goal for the Thrashers, who snapped a four-game losing streak.

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Atlanta currently has 71 points and holds a two-point lead over Tampa Bay and a four-point lead over Carolina for first place in the NHL Southeast Division.

Rod Brind'Amour scored the lone goal for Carolina and Cam Ward made 20 saves for the Hurricanes, who have lost two of their last three games.

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