11.   Besides work ethic, the trademark of the Stars had been in physical play.

12.   Both the Stars and Canucks labored throughout the game, relying mostly on the physical defensive play that is trademark of their teams.

13.   A quarterback makes progress in the league by building incrementally, preparing in the classroom and then stacking successful physical plays on top of that mental foundation.

14.   Boston refused to yield an inch to the physical play of the Devils once the game got out of hand.

15.   But Churla plays his best when he mixes his trips to the penalty box with effective shifts of physical play.

16.   But how will Iverson deal and his barely healed left hand feel with all the physical play in the postseason.

17.   But it was his physical play that really stood out.

18.   But late in the year, teams found they could neutralize Camby somewhat with physical play, and he was often manhandled in the post.

19.   But the Lakers believe referees are allowing opponents far too much latitude on the court, and the physical play often is crossing the line, without being called.

20.   But the Stars answered with strong physical play throughout the lineup and an amazing night by Nieuwendyk.