NHL Southeast Division News

Players from the Canada Israel Hockey School, based in northern Israel, at the Washington Capitals' training complex in Arlington, Va., on March 7, 2014.

EVAN VUCCI/ASSOCIATED PRESSWashington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are fading.

Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Callahan never imagined he would be leaving the New York Rangers before he was traded at the deadline.

A giant picture of Scott Clemmensen hangs outside of Buccaneer Arena in Urbandale.

The Hurricanes Joni Pitkanen drives the Caps Brooks Laich into the boards during the first period of an NHL game played between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Washington Capitals at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. on April 2, 2013.

The Buffalo Sabres visit the Carolina Hurricanes still running ragged from a Ted Nolan Practice .

The Tampa Bay Lightning are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the team's only Stanley Cup championship this weekend with appearances from some of that team's stars - and the coveted trophy itself.

Tom Wilson wants to visit every continent in the world in his lifetime, according to his player bio on the Washington Capitals website.

Channel Surfing is Too Many Men On The Site's quick guide to tonight's NHL action, as well as any other interesting broadcasts in the world of hockey.

John Tortorella is on the hot seat with the Vancouver Canucks. It was only a matter of time until the Canucks followed their coach into a state of chaos.

The former captain of the Tampa Bay Lightning graced the KDMS with his presence on the phone Wednesday to talk about the upcoming 10 year reunion of the Stanley Cup Champion team this weekend.

Luke has worked for The News & Observer since 2000. He covered the Carolina Hurricanes and the NHL before becoming a sports columnist in August 2008.

The Pittsburgh Penguins completed a home-and-home series sweep of the Washington Capitals on Tuesday in a 2-0 victory, further damaging Washington's rapidly fading playoff hopes.

Vincent Trocheck , who is 20, has played significant ice time as he tries to learn what it will take to be a successful NHL player.

Winnipeg Jets defenceman Mark Stuart and Tampa Bay Lightning forward Ryan Malone fight at centre ice during the first period at MTS Centre earlier this year.

With the trade deadline behind us, it's time to take a look at some young players who may impact the stretch run into the NHL playoffs.

Capitals goaltending coach and legend Olaf Kolzig came to visit the Caps Fan Club last month.

Washington business leaders Russ Ramsey and Ted Leonsis have been named to lead the capital's effort to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympic Games, using venues in Maryland, Virginia and the District.

Daily Washington Capitals news and notes: Recaps of last night's shutout loss to the Penguins, talking Evgeny Kuznetsov, the GMs meet in Florida and more.

Michael Russo has covered the National Hockey League since 1995. He has covered the Minnesota Wild for the Star Tribune since 2005, after 10 years of covering the Florida Panthers for the Sun-Sentinel.