11.   There were some signs of encouragement for manager Brian Clough, but his side again failed to make the most of their scoring chances.

12.   Although Montreal held the lead, the Devils had the best of play through the middle of the game and the best scoring chances.

13.   Although he put nine shots on goal and created several scoring chances with passes in overtime, Jagr said he could put no power into his shots.

14.   An aggressive first period yielded all kinds of scoring chances, but somehow the puck never found even the smallest gap.

15.   And Adam Graves, who returned recently from a sprained knee, skated like the Graves of old for much of the game, creating many scoring chances.

16.   An emerging talent is Patience Avre, who scored three goals against China and created numerous scoring chances Tuesday from the right wing.

17.   And a series once dominated by unlimited scoring chances is now being dominated by goaltenders Felix Potvin of the Kings, Patrick Roy of Colorado and defense.

18.   An exciting Olympic tournament, with more scoring chances, might renew the movement to change the NHL rule.

19.   And sure, Mike Modano created some scoring chances and finally got his first shot on goal of the series.

20.   And whenever the Devils had a real scoring chance, Richter made the big save that every team needs in the playoffs.