31.   Cassell left the game briefly in the second quarter after bruising a rib.

32.   Charlie Batch has bruised ribs and lasted only one quarter Thursday.

33.   Hansen bruised his ribs, yet stayed in the game.

34.   Hartman had a concussion and bruised ribs.

35.   He bruised his ribs in a Sestriere, Italy, slalom last week.

36.   He bruised ribs, but returned to start the second half.

37.   He missed the second exhibition game and played only four minutes in the regular-season opener after bruising his ribs during practice.

38.   Ian Jardine, who replaced Shiel against France, and prop Peter Wright have bruised ribs.

39.   John Lynch bruised his ribs and Dexter Jackson sprained his right ankle.

40.   Panthers C Len Barrie left after bruising his ribs in the second period.