DETROIT - The Detroit Red Wings' string of third-period comebacks has generated excitement among the fan base and boosted confidence in the dressing room, helping them return to respectability following a rough start.
But they realize it's not sustainable.
"We don't want to wait until the third period, because that's not going to last forever," Dylan Larkin said. "But it's good that we don't panic in games. We find ways to win instead of ways to lose."
They have played with urgency and efficiency in the third period of their past three games, outscoring opponents 5-0, leading to a pair of shootout victories and one overtime win.