81.   Stars coach Rick Wilson summed up Tuesday with a long, low whistle.

82.   Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said Hull played in the last two games with a left knee that needs reconstructive surgery and two injured groin muscles.

83.   Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said Nieuwendyk would skate by himself Wednesday and would join the team on the ice Thursday.

84.   Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said Sunday that Morrow will not play again this season.

85.   Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said Sydor would be out for an undetermined period.

86.   Stars coach Ken Hitchcock believes the intensity of the series might make it difficult for the winner to advance beyond the next round.

87.   Stars coach Ken Hitchcock nevertheless expects a tough series in the Western Conference semifinals.

88.   Stars coach Ken Hitchcock said Modano, who left the arena with a cast on his ankle, will have an MRI on Saturday.