The third period is what separates the contenders from the pretenders in the NHL. This is a League of close and often low-scoring games, and the teams with the best third-period goal differentials are inevitably the ones at the top of the standings.

The Flyers have entered the third period of all 11 games this season in position to come away with one or two points from the game if they win the

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