1.   Dickson was on fire before the midseason classic.

2.   His foremost goal after two injury-filled years with the Lakers, bigger even than earning a spot in the midseason classic, was playing in every game.

3.   It is the lowest prime-time rating ever for the midseason classic.

4.   Not participating for a change in the midseason classic is Brian Leetch, the Ranger captain and attacking defenseman.