61.   The game-winner came after nearly two scoreless periods.

62.   The Islanders were awarded a penalty shot during the scoreless first period when Dave Scatchard was dragged down by defensemen Scott Stevens and Brian Rafalski.

63.   The Islanders had the better chances in the scoreless first period, but Biron turned back all eight shots he faced.

64.   The Rangers were limited to two shots in the scoreless second period.

65.   The scoreless first period featured trapping in the neutral zone.

66.   The Stars had several excellent chances in the scoreless first period.

67.   The two teams got off to a slow start, neither willing to take the offense, resulting in a chippy, scoreless first two periods.

68.   The teams played a scoreless second period, alternating power-play chances.

69.   Those were the best of many fine saves in a scoreless first period.

70.   Turek was at his best in the scoreless first period, and he made sure the lead stood up in the second.