1.   And New Jersey dominated play through much of a scoreless second period, limiting the Avalanche to just four shots on goal.

2.   Both teams snoozed their way through most of the scoreless opening period.

3.   A scoreless first period might have been considered a victory in itself.

4.   After a scoreless first period, the Bruins surrendered four goals in the second, including a shorthanded tally.

5.   After a scoreless first period, the Capitals netted their two goals in the second period.

6.   After a scoreless first period, the U.S. took the lead midway through the second.

7.   After a scoreless first period, Young scored to open the floodgates.

8.   After a scoreless second period, though, the Coyotes almost seemed to surrender.

9.   After a scoreless first period, BC built the lead in a fast and furious second.

10.   After a scoreless first period, both scored power-play goals in the second period.