1.   But Middlesbrough can call upon another Brazilian star Saturday to help it get out of a winless slump, World Cup defender Branco.

2.   But Middlesbrough can call upon another Brazilian star Saturday in its latest attempt to get out of a winless slump.

3.   Keith Tkachuk had two assists for the Blues, who have won three of their past four after a seven-game winless slump endangered their playoff hopes.

4.   Keith Tkachuk had two assists for the Blues, who have won three of their last four after a seven-game winless slump.