TODAY AROUND THE SOUTHEAST

• Caps @ Flyers:  classic Patrick division battle
• Canes @ Broons:  I can finally say it: Go B's!
• Bolts @ Thrashers:  Think this'll go to a SO?

Essentially, the Cats' fate - for the next day, at least - rests in everyone else's hands tonight. They are not going to lose their third-place standing, but the spectre of Carolina gaining an additional two points is frightening. Florida may have two games in hand as of tomorrow, but it's a moot issue when the games you're making up are your adversaries' victories. Double jeopardy.