11.   For the second straight year they bowed out in the first round despite entering the playoffs with homecourt advantage.

12.   His tender groin will be overly exposed entering the playoffs.

13.   If he can outshine Grant Fuhr, who enters the playoffs on an incredible hot streak, the Coyotes have a realistic shot to advance.

14.   If the Dodgers enter the playoffs on a wild-card invitation, they would host the Braves on Tuesday and Wednesday to start the series.

15.   If it is any consolation on this day when the Seahawks were handed the ultimate consolation prize, the Dolphins also are entering the playoffs through the back door.

16.   In that respect, they enter these playoffs in a little different state of mind than they had last season.

17.   Ironically, if the Kings enter the playoffs as the eighth seed, they probably will face Colorado.

18.   It mostly dealt with building good habits entering the playoffs, according to Keith Tkachuk.

19.   It also means a lot of high hopes entering the playoffs, where the Hawks will face Detroit in the first round.

20.   Kansas City is about to enter the playoffs and is considered a strong contender to make the Super Bowl.