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Marty gives a vote of confidence; the Syracuse Crunch have veterans to thank (and quality sc oring chances too); Game 7's are done with... On to the Semifinals!

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

It's the last time the Lightning will face the former Thrashers franchise as a divisional opponent. Though it wasn't storied, and the games never meant much - it was more of a rivalry than most will admit.

The Washington Capitals continued their winning ways and held off the Winnipeg Jets to retain the division lead, while locally, the Cats have been officially eliminated from the post-season chase.

In the next few days, the Lightning will close out their relationships with three teams as divisional opponents. It all begins tonight with the Washington Capitals, who are currently vying for their 7th Southeast Division championship.

The red-hot Washington Capitals surge to division lead, while Winnipeg and Carolina crumble.

The Winnipeg Jets remain in a holding pattern, keeping Carolina and Washington in the chase for the division title.

The Jets hold on to the division lead while the Capitals creep into striking range.

The Winnipeg Jets win three of four this week to capture the division lead.

The Carolina Hurricanes continue to lead the division with the Winnipeg Jets remaining within striking distance.