31.   The defense had shown weaknesses in previous games, but somehow had held opponents scoreless in three previous qualifiers.

32.   The Florida Panthers recalled center Steve Washburn from the minors, one day after the team was held scoreless for the second straight game.

33.   The Kings received little help from their top line, which was held scoreless.

34.   The Mariners were held scoreless.

35.   The Rangers had a much tougher time against Yankees starter Andy Pettitte, who held them scoreless on four hits through seven innings before faltering in the eighth.

36.   The two-point conversion failed, but the Maroon Tigers held Alcorn scoreless in the second quarter.

37.   Though the Bruins have struggled at home against the defensive Devils, they had never been held scoreless at home by New Jersey.

38.   Virginia Tech took control in the first half when it held the Phoenix scoreless for five minutes.

39.   Vincent Damphousse, who scored twice in each of the first two games for Montreal, was held scoreless for the second game here.

40.   Williams was never in command of the Red Sox, but he managed to hold them scoreless through the first four innings by recording outs at crucial times.