91.   Buhner, coming off elbow surgery, rested before he plays consecutive games Friday and Saturday.

92.   But Bonilla promptly refused to pinch-hit in two consecutive games.

93.   But by losing two consecutive games, the Knicks have killed the momentum they had after winning their five previous games.

94.   But Detroit lost its sixth straight, and second consecutive game after squandering a big lead.

95.   But for the fifth consecutive game, the Stars lit the red light first..

96.   But for the second consecutive game, Seifert, who must think his system makes the player, replaced Biakabutuka with Fred Lane.

97.   But for the third consecutive game, the Kings did not score on the power play.

98.   But for the third consecutive game, the Kings did not score with the man advantage.

99.   But for relievers, appearances are often a more meaningful barometer, because of the up-down of warmups as well as consecutive games.

100.   But for the second consecutive game, there was evidence that the United States is slowly coming back to the pack.