11.   By finishing third or fourth, the Kings would have home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

12.   Canada and the US will have four years to think about that, and to wonder whether the outcome will be different on home ice.

13.   Despite that assurance, Bergen County lawmakers Thursday denounced any attempt to move home court and home ice for the two teams eight miles to the south.

14.   Down three goals to the Mighty Ducks on home ice in a crucial game, the Kings suddenly awoke in the third period.

15.   During the regular season they refrained from throwing objects onto the home ice, and for that they should be commended.

16.   Especially if that home ice is in the United States.

17.   Even on their own home ice, however, the Penguins have not been able to figure out how to put many pucks on Brodeur.

18.   Final standings determine seedings for home ice in the opening rounds.

19.   For all the advantages of home ice, Ranger coach Colin Campbell was also aware of its potential disadvantages.

20.   Hard to understand from a team that has talked about pride in the spoked-B sweater and always sacrificing, especially on home ice.