Thanks to a great effort against Tampa Bay tonight, the Canes reduced their magic number to 2 tonight, with a 6-2 victory.  That's 2 points for us, or two points lost by Washington.  Personally, I hope Tampa Bay rebounds and beats Washington tomorrow night so I don't have to think about NOT going to the playoffs when I'm at the game on Friday.  I don't need that kind of stress.

Chad LaRose got a hat trick tonight.  His third goal (the Canes 6th) was a real goal-scorers goal, he took the pass from Eric Cole and skated in on the net and just fooled Mike Smith with some back and forth moves.  LaRose got Smith to commit too early and he made one last switch to the backhand (I think) and dropped it in the net.  It was a beauty.  I am bummed that I missed seeing it live.

See you Friday night!

GO CANES!