The Detroit Red Wings escaped disaster and delivered a third period that thrilled on Wednesday.
Oskar Sundqvist scored less than two minutes apart to tie a game that had favored the Buffalo Sabres by three goals when the period began. Neither side generated much in overtime, forcing a shootout at Little Caesars Arena. The Sabres prevailed, 5-4.
Similarly to Monday, the Wings didn't get great goaltending and their power play came up short, even failing to convert during an 87-second two-man advantage with 2:16 to play, which marked the seventh time the Sabres went to the box.