81.   In Miami, The Miami Heat, scrapping for the final playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, held New Jersey scoreless during a seven-minute stretch.

82.   Indiana has lost seven of eight and leads Boston by just a half-game for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

83.   Indiana, which reached the NBA Finals last season, outdueled Boston in the race for the final playoff spot in the conference Wednesday night.

84.   Indiana has lost seven of eight and leads the Boston Celtics by just a half-game for the final playoff spot in the East.

85.   Kings coach Andy Murray, whose team is five points behind Edmonton for the final playoff spot in the West, believes Potvin still is a quality NHL goaltender.

86.   Lindros had a goal and two assists for the Rangers, who remained five points behind eighth-place Montreal for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

87.   Mike Comrie scored a third-period goal for the Oilers, who are making a late-season charge for the final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

88.   Not only is the division title nearly beyond grasp, but Carolina is also fighting Boston for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

89.   New York trails Boston by five points for the final playoff berth.

90.   On the other hand, Boston is two points behind Carolina in the race for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.