11.   It was not only giving up the goals, Norton said, it was how the Eagles gave up the last one.

12.   Most encouraging for the Rangers is the continued improvement of Richter, who has given up one goal in the latest two games.

13.   On Monday night, Richter took a seat after giving up three goals in the first period to St. Louis defenseman Al MacInnis.

14.   Potvin, who was pulled after two periods last Thursday against Dallas, was yanked Tuesday after giving up three goals in less than three minutes.

15.   Richter played the first two games of the season, giving up nine goals.

16.   The last meeting against the Whalers, he was removed after giving up five goals in the first period.

17.   Palmeiras goalkeeper Marcos played well, turning away several dangerous shots despite giving up the goal to Bonilla.

18.   Aebischer survived two shootouts at the juniors, against Sweden in the quarterfinal and the bronze medal match against the Czechs, winning both and giving up no goals.

19.   After giving up four goals to Detroit Red Wings forward Sergei Fedorov, Kelly Hrudey had to put his foot down.

20.   Atalanta is another club that faltered last round, giving up two goals in the final seven minutes at Udinese.