81.  That has coincided with the top line of Jason Allison, Sergei Samsonov, and Dmitri Khristich getting back on track after a significant period of struggling.

82.  The Blackhawks are expected to put him on their top line with center Alexei Zhamnov and left wing Tony Amonte, a move that should increase his scoring.

83.  The Bruins put forth a good effort in the first period, playing even with Pittsburgh and containing the top line.

84.  The coach criticized the play of his top two lines and also a turnover by defenseman Jeff Beukeboom, which led to the first Calgary goal.

85.  The bottom line for the New Jersey Devils Wednesday night was the threesome that has been the top line for them in recent games.

86.  The health care companies have global exposure, they have opportunities to grow their top lines from new products.

87.  The Kings received little help from their top line, which was held scoreless.

88.  The holes are at guard, top offensive line reserve, backup tight end, backup defensive tackle, middle linebacker and kicker.

89.  The Kings are not expected to use their top line of Jozef Stumpel, Ziggy Palffy and Luc Robitaille, and Rob Blake also is not scheduled to play.

90.  The most striking move was putting rookie Jaroslav Bednar with the top line of Jozef Stumpel and Ziggy Palffy.