21.   The win moved Liverpool within three points of league-leader Manchester United and virtually eliminated third-place Arsenal from the title race.

22.   The win moved Philadelphia into a first-place tie with Washington and Dallas in the NFC East and eliminated the Giants from playoff contention.

23.   The win moved the Canucks into a tie with Dallas for the eighth and final playoff berth in the Western Conference.

24.   The win moved the Devils into a tie for first-place with Ottawa in the Eastern Conference with three regular-season games remaining.

25.   The win moved the Devils to within three points of the Rangers for the seventh best record in the conference with four games in hand.

26.   The win moved the German team, which needed a win to stay alive in the group, points even at four with Barcelona.

27.   The win moved the Hurricanes six points behind Southeast Division-leading Washington as the halfway mark of the season nears.

28.   The win moved the Mariners into a tie with the Royals for the lead in the AL wild card race, one-half game ahead of the New York Yankees.

29.   The win moved the Spurs within one-half game of Utah at the top of the Midwest Division.

30.   The win moves Deportivo into third place in the league as it continues its impressive recent form.