1.   Stars center Todd Harvey practiced Tuesday despite a strained right thumb and is being evaluated daily.

2.   Stars veteran center Guy Carbonneau was a noninjury scratch on Monday, so Hitchcock could take a look at recently acquired center Robert Petrovicky.

3.   Stars center Bob Bassen will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this week, probably Wednesday or Thursday, team officials said.

4.   Stars center Brian Skrudland said the message is strong.

5.   Stars center Joe Nieuwendyk said.

6.   Stars center Joe Nieuwendyk, who said he might rest his right knee after recovering from tendinitis, went through the entire workout.

7.   Stars center Mike Modano also is on a career-best streak as he has points in six consecutive games.

8.   Stars center Mike Modano said players from both teams will benefit.

9.   Stars center Mike Modano was also considered for the weekly award along with Philadelphia Flyers center Eric Lindros and Phoenix Coyotes left wing Keith Tkachuk.

10.   Stars center and leading scorer Mike Modano hurt his left wrist on a third-period hit by Jay McKee of the Sabres.