“Good teams find a way to win” is one of the oldest sports cliches on the face of the Earth, but it’s no less true.
In a full season of any sport, it’s virtually impossible for any team to be at the top of its game night and in and night out. The teams that most often find a way to ride a few clutch plays to victory when they don’t have their “A game” are going to be the most successful.
In hockey, “good teams find a way to win” can mean a hot night featuring some timely saves from a goalie, star forwards stepping up to score a couple big goals, or elite special teams units performing at a high level.