#third-period leads

#third-period leads

The New York Islanders face challenges in maintaining third-period leads, affecting their playoff hopes.

Despite picking up a crucial win, the Islanders' struggles with protecting leads and giving away points continue to plague them. [ more ]

Late leads continue to elude Bruins, resulting in numerous losses this season.

The Bruins faced a frustrating loss to the Oilers despite effectively containing Edmonton's offense for most of the game. [ more ]

The Boston Bruins finished a four-game road trip collecting five points without a regulation loss since the new year.

Head coach Jim Montgomery emphasized the need for a killer instinct after the Bruins repeatedly surrendered third-period leads on the trip. [ more ]