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Stadium Journey gives the Tampa Bay Times Forum a high ranking; the CHL has two of three conference champions; a Murray is a GM of the Year candidate -- and it's not the one that you're thinking of.

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.

With three of the teams on the road all week, the Lightning have lost 3 straight but still hang on to the top spot in the Division, while the Canes move into second with three gutsy performances from Cam Ward.

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.

Travel distance between cities is always a factor in the NHL Western Conference playoffs. For the 2012 Conference Finals, however, travel will be a negligible factor.

And now for something completely different: Forget the Quarterfinal round. The Tampa Bay Lightning start from zero on Friday as they begin their series with the Washington Capitals.

The Lightning win their 3rd straight game and their 3rd begame 7 in franchise history, defeating the Pittsburgh Penguins and moving on to the Conference Semi-Finals.

Three games played against Ottawa this season, all resulted in a one-goal win or loss. This time around, the one goal should be for the BOlts to clinch a playoff spot (with a little help from Washington).