31.   A strong showing against the Oilers could make them feel better.

32.   A strong showing by Dole in the blizzard of primaries set for the next two weeks could lead to a lot fewer sleepless nights in Canada.

33.   A strong showing by the North Sioux City, S.D., company has boosted other computer stocks.

34.   A strong showing in Arizona, he believes, would help reposition him as a credible challenger to Sen. Bob Dole, Pat Buchanan and Lamar Alexander.

35.   A strong showing by Bush and Hutchison could carry the ballot and give the Republicans their best-ever chance of wresting control of the Texas Legislature.

36.   A strong showing by Gordon could make it even tougher for Skinner to win a seat for next season.

37.   A strong showing by its new mid-sized sedan, Credos, also boosted profits.

38.   A strong showing by women for Clinton could pay off big in large, swing states.

39.   A strong showing in the Tokyo bond market helped push stocks lower.

40.   A strong turnout against the constitution this weekend could propel the party to a strong showing in April.