The Kings took a 76-67 lead into the final period in a game that was for the taking.

The Panthers have a 29-0-4 mark when they take a lead into the third period.

And the Rangers took the 1-0 lead into the second period.

Nine times this season, the Rangers have taken a lead into the third period.

The Senators took that 1-0 lead into the final period.

Through their first 11 games, the Rangers have yet to take a lead into the second period.

The Senators took a 2-0 lead into the second period all four times.

They are 23-1-1 when taking a lead into the final period.

The Stars were 11-0 in this tournament when they took a lead into the third period until tonight.

Taking a lead of any size into the third period seems safe.