The Jets convert 3 wins this week into the 3rd seed in the East while the Canes' pair of losses drop them to 8th. Meanwhile the Lightning may be forced to concede the season, as the Capitals face a similar future. In Sunrise, yet another big injury.
The Lightning recaptured the top spot in the Southeast this week as the Hurricanes crumbled with three straight losses. The Capitals and Jets show they are not ready to quit, while the Cats languish. Plus a look at playoff odds and the week ahead.
While the Bolts look forward to playing another opponent on the flip side of back-to-back games, the team is itself playing the first of back-to-back games starting with the Jets tonight.
The Tampa Bay Lightning have taken the early lead in the Southeast Division standings, while last year's Champs and this year's favorites are floundering. Meanwhile, Winnipeg and Carolina are finding their form with a couple solid wins as well.
A quick look around the Southeast Division for signs of rust and glory as the 2013 NHL season gets off to a rousing start. Plus, the week ahead.
A refresher on who, where, and when as the new hockey season unfolds in a hurry. Because last April was a really long time ago.
Different home town, different name, but the changes in team leadership are what the Bolts need to be wary of when they face the former-Thrashers tonight.
