NHL Southeast Division News

A first overall NHL draft pick coming home to Ontario to play the Maple Leafs is a match made in heaven.

While the Florida Panthers are showing signs that their dismal start could be turning around, things just keep getting worse for the Carolina Hurricanes .

Steven Stamkos #91 of the Tampa Bay Lightning rests during a break in the action against the Ottawa Senators at the St.

Hedman feels OK after Neil hit Chris Neil #25 of the Ottawa Senators throws a crushing bodycheck on Victor Hedman #77 of the Tampa Bay Lightning as he skates around the back of the net during a game at Scotiabank Place on November 5, 2009 in Ottawa, Canada.

Jim persuades Andy to pop the question to his girlfriend before it's too late, but Jim has second thoughts when he sees her in public with another man.

The Carolina Hurricanes have averaged the fewest goals in the NHL while the Toronto Maple Leafs have allowed the most per game.

The Atlanta Thrashers seem to play every shift at home as though they are down a goal in the final minute of the game.

The reeling Carolina Hurricanes are hoping last year's first-round draft pick, Zach Boychuk, can help them snap their long losing streak.

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to win consecutive games for the first time in over three weeks when they visit the struggling Ottawa Senators tonight for a test at Scotiabank Place.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have recalled forward Ryan Craig from their AHL affiliate in Norfolk.

The last defenceman to score 100 points in a season says it will take a special player on a very good team to do it again.

Tomas Vokoun made 32 saves, including 21 in the opening period, to post his second consecutive shutout, as the Florida Panthers defeated the spiraling Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0, at BankAtlantic Center.

The Washington Capitals recalled veteran center Michael Nylander from the Grand Rapids Griffins of the AHL on Wednesday.

The Atlanta Thrashers on Wednesday announced goaltender Kari Lehtonen underwent successful back surgery and will be sidelined for six-to-eight weeks.

Ryan Malone scored at 2:21 of overtime, giving the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Colby Armstrong scored 13:14 into the third period and the Atlanta Thrashers earned their first regulation win in Montreal in over five years, 5-4 over the Canadiens on Tuesday night.

The Carolina Hurricanes have assigned defenseman Jay Harrison to their American Hockey League affiliate in Albany.

Although the Crunch power play has been struggling recently, the other half of the special teams has turned it on, as the club has killed off 15 consecutive man-advantages against, including killing off all 10 penalties against them in Sundaya s contest at Adirondack.

The Toronto Maple Leafs might finally get a look at the player who is expected to spearhead the franchise's turnaround.

Matt Pettinger #24 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates against the New York Islanders on April 4, 2009 at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.