11.   Patrick DesRochers started in the Phoenix goal for Sean Burke, who had a slight groin pull.

12.   Astros OF Richard Hidalgo missed his third straight game with a slight right groin pull, but hopes to play this weekend in Montreal.

13.   Bourque, paired on defense with Adam Foote, sat out the third period for precautionary reasons with a slight groin strain.

14.   Bourque left the game early in the third period because of a slight groin injury.

15.   Erickson allowed five runs and five hits in two-plus innings before being removed with a slight groin strain.

16.   Germon suffered a slight groin strain during fielding practice at Lancaster Park on Thursday and spent the afternoon having treatment from New Zealand team physiotherapist Mark Plummer.

17.   He made his third consecutive start in place of Sean Burke, who is day to day with a slight groin strain.

18.   Sakic is sidelined with a slight groin pull.

19.   Vander Wal subbed at first for Kevin Young, who has a slight groin pull.

20.   He walked from the pitch after suffering a slight groin strain.