81.   Igor Korolev scored for the Maple Leafs, who lost their second straight home game to a team out of the playoff picture.

82.   Likewise, the lack of pressure since they fell out of the playoff picture might be the reason things are running so smoothly now.

83.   Montreal, still far out of the playoff picture, continued one impressive accomplishment.

84.   Now the Broncos, who thrust themselves back into the playoff picture with the win, must wait to see how long Griese is sidelined, if at all.

85.   Sacramento faces the Sparks two more times in the next two weeks in a matchup that will play a large role in deciding the conference playoff picture.

86.   Rich Kotite was fired after the Eagles dropped out of the playoff picture by finished the season with seven straight losses.

87.   The Canucks entered the playoff picture by winning four straight road games.

88.   The Chiefs remain in the playoff picture because of Joe Montana, who has started every game this year.

89.   The Ducks, who are out of the playoff picture, acquired Shields, forwards Jeff Friesen and a conditional draft pick for Selanne on Monday.

90.   The Cowboys close out the season on Sunday in Washington in a game that means nothing to the playoff picture.