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The Bolts bid adieu to another Southeast Division foe as they play the Carolina Hurricanes for the last time as division rivals.

Tonight's game is not postponed on account of Guy Boucher's dismissal. What is going to happen? Dunno. What do you need to know about the Lightning leading into this game? Not sure, besides continued uncertainty.

Written off in February, the Capitals seem poised to return to the playoffs as Southeast Division Champions. Winnipeg's chances are dwindling, but still alive. For the other three clubs and their fans, this is not the season they were looking for.

The Capitals and Ovechkin are peaking at the right time as they look to solidify their grip on the Southeast. Will the Jets find the consistency to challenge?

While the top teams in the Atlantic and Northeast build impressive leads, the Southeast Division title remains a dogfight. The Jets and Canes are battling for every point, while the Capitals continue their push to sneak in to the playoff mix.

The Canes continue their winning ways, and the Jets continue to push through. Meanwhile, both the Caps and Lightning struggle to find consistency and confidence to give them traction in the standings. Florida's injury woes continued.

The Lightning are at the midway point of the season and find themselves in a mire outside the playoffs. Can the Bolts climb back into contention?

As we approach the midpoint of the season, the standings in the Southeast Division are far from settled. The way it's going, the Divisional winner may be the only team playing in May, and with the third seed in the East.

Lightning, Hurricanes, the Southeast Division lead... Indeed, a storm is brewing in Raleigh, North Carolina as the two teams square off Saturday evening.

The Hurricanes return victorious from a grueling road trip at the top of the Southeast, while the Capitals get three wins. The Jets, Cats and Bolts all struggled to earn points. Meanwhile key defensemen are dropping like flies.