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Change Is Good

The Atlanta Thrashers have been a much better team since making a coaching change. Their play at home against the Florida Panthers has never been a problem regardless of who's been behind the bench.

The Thrashers seek their 11th consecutive home win over the Panthers on Tuesday night when the Southeast Division rivals meet for the second time in five days.

Looking to Rebound

The New Jersey Devils and Pittsburgh Penguins finished first and second, respectively, in the Atlantic Division last season, with each team compiling more than 100 points.

More than a month into 2007-08, both clubs are still trying to recapture that winning form.

The Penguins look to snap a three-game skid Monday when they host the Devils in a matchup of teams at the bottom of the Atlantic.

Power Players

The Carolina Hurricanes rarely have trouble taking advantage of power-play chances, especially on the road. The Florida Panthers, though, are one of the few teams that have been able to stop the Southeast Division leaders.

The Hurricanes look to avenge one of their two road losses as they continue their season series with the struggling Panthers on Monday night.

Streaking On

If the Detroit Red Wings are to record the longest winning streak in franchise history Sunday, they'll have to beat the team that has given them the most trouble this season.

The Red Wings' mastery of most opponents this season has not included the Chicago Blackhawks - a team they have otherwise dominated this decade - and that is the Central Division rival they must defeat to post a club-record 10th straight win.

Aves Take on Wild

The Minnesota Wild hope a five-day layoff has provided enough rest for injured stars Pavol Demitra and Marian Gaborik.

The Wild hope to have their first-line wingers back on the ice Sunday when they open a four-game road trip against Northwest Division foes, starting with the first-place Colorado Avalanche.