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ST. PAUL, Minn. - With their grip starting to slip on a spot in the playoffs, the Minnesota Wild responded with one of their most complete, aggressive performances of the season.

ST. LOUIS - The 633rd consecutive start by Jay Bouwmeester, the NHL's resident iron man, carried extra significance. Besides having the longest current streak in professional sports, the defenceman added by the St.

SUNRISE, Fla. - The New York Rangers missed a prime opportunity to secure a playoff spot.

CINCINNATI - Starting pitcher Carlos Villanueva raised his arm toward a clubhouse attendant and twisted his hand, asking him to turn down the blaring music so he could hear reporters' questions. At least there was music.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - At least Pittsburgh doesn't have to worry about facing Buffalo in the playoffs. At the moment, the Sabres are the one team in the Eastern Conference that has found a way to beat the Penguins at home.

PHILADELPHIA - Jeff Locke finally put it all together while the Phillies offence continued its season-long search for answers.

MIAMI - Everyone in the Miami huddle was bracing for a grind to the finish. On the other end, the sense around the Milwaukee bench was that an upset was there for the taking. Then the Heat landed a swift knockout punch.

BOSTON - The rain kept falling and Bartolo Colon kept throwing fastballs for strikes. He did it while wearing a short sleeve shirt while other players wore head coverings that left only a part of their faces exposed.

RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes got the victory. The New York Islanders still came away with something even more significant.

WASHINGTON - So Adam Wainwright finally walked a batter. Knew he would, of course. It was one of the few blemishes for the St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Tuesday night.