71.   The Devils are in fifth place, three points behind Washington.

72.   The Ducks are six points behind the Kings.

73.   The Ducks are last but just two points behind.

74.   The Flyers, four points behind the Rangers in the Atlantic Division, are considering sending Brendl to the minors.

75.   The Fire is seven points behind first-place Oklahoma City but is the only team to have a winning record against the Blazers.

76.   The Flyers remain in second place, a point behind the Devils.

77.   The Islanders are seven points behind Buffalo for the eighth and final playoff position in the conference.

78.   The Kings are seven points behind the Avs.

79.   The Kings headed out of the road four points behind Edmonton for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

80.   The Kings also are just four points behind seventh-place Edmonton, which plays here Wednesday night.