The second period featured three goals per side, with all but one of them coming in the first 10 minutes.

The first period featured a more or less slow cultural development.

After a lethargic start, the third period featured considerable action.

Finally, the third qualifying period features the ten fastest drivers from the second period.

The first period of game four featured no goals, only penalties.

The second period featured back and forth play without any goals.

The first period of game five featured some minor penalties and no goals.

The first period featured the most wide-open action of what has been a tight-checking series.

This period also features numerous calls from newcomers attempting to secure invitations; most, however, end up getting run.

The first period featured an exchange of goals, ending in a 1-1 tie.