11.   The Ducks, led by an inspirational effort from Teemu Selanne, totally dominated the final two periods on the overtime.

12.   The Kings came out flat but played better in the final two periods.

13.   The Islanders played the final two periods with five defensemen after Mathieu Schneider aggravated bruised ribs and did not return.

14.   The Rangers peppered Kings goaltender Stephane Fiset for the final two periods and in overtime, where both teams had several opportunities to win.

15.   The two had a combined two shots in the final two periods.

16.   Then they simply held on for the final two periods, coming close to allowing a crucial victory to slip away.

17.   They also played without Bob Carpenter for the final two periods because of back spasms.

18.   They played without winger Tony Granato, who was benched, and lost defenseman Rob Blake to a groin strain for most of the final two periods.

19.   Paced by three goals from Steve Larouche, just called up from the AHL, the Senators carried the play for the final two periods.

20.   And the story was about the same in the final two periods.