21.   The Avalanche is without Peter Forsberg, one of the best players in the world, who had his spleen removed earlier in the tournament.

22.   They removed his spleen.

23.   Also missing is Peter Forsberg, who is taking time off after having his spleen removed and might not play this season.

24.   Colorado Avalanche star Peter Forsberg will miss the rest of the playoffs after undergoing surgery to have his spleen removed, a team source told The Associated Press.

25.   Doctors removed her spleen following the attack and her condition was improving.

26.   Pennington, shot in the chest, had a kidney and spleen removed during surgery, said hospital spokeswoman Jean Patterson.