51. A tiebreaker was the only thing separating the top two teams in the National League Central last season.
52. A round-robin tournament is held to determine the top four teams, which then compete in the medal round.
53. A series of upsets among the top teams led to this outcome.
54. A victory over a top team could provide a huge boost.
55. A top Formula One team once dropped its Honda engine rather than be forced by the company to take on a Japanese driver.
56. Across the ice were the Dallas Stars, two years away from a Stanley Cup but the top team in the Western Conference that season.
57. According to the AP, none of the top four teams received a vote lower than fifth.
58. After a round-robin in each pool, the top teams advance to the medal round.
59. After the top teams of Madden-Summerall and Millen-Dick Stockton, youth will serve Fox, generally calling lesser games.
60. After playing in Minnesota two days later, the Kings will face surprising Calgary and Edmonton, the top two teams in the Northwest Division.