The Blues were playing their fourth game in six nights, all on the road.

Columbus had lost five of six games and was playing its third game in four nights.

It was probably a good strategy against a veteran team playing its third road game in four nights.

Sure, they were tired, playing their fifth game in eight nights.

Both teams were playing their fourth game in five nights.

The Rangers were playing their second game in as many nights, and it showed early on.

His Jazz teammates were tired, playing their second road game in two nights.

Toronto (3-4) didn't look as if it was playing its third game in four nights.

"It's hard playing seven games in 11 nights on the road," Tucker said.

The Stars were also playing their third game in four nights, but all three were at home.