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.
The Southeast division remains a mire, and that leaves the door open for just about anyone to claim the division title. Dustin Tokarski makes his second straight start, will dehydration be a factor tonight?
Adversity reigns supreme for the Tampa Bay Lightning - in goal and in the standings, and in the remaining schedule. Can the Bolts continue to overcome? Will the Washington Capitals start to, for that matter?
