NHL Third Period Comeback Leaders 2026-27
Teams that rally from 2-period deficits
Team Comebacks2026-27 Season
Period:
Deficit:
Teams that trailed entering the 3rd period but won — the comeback stat broadcasters reference
Leaders at a glance
The Bruins have the NHL's best record when trailing after the second period in 2026-27: 2-3 (40%).
- 1.Bruins — 2-3 when trailing after the second period (40%)
- 2.Hurricanes — 1-2 when trailing after the second period (33%)
- 2.Canadiens — 1-2 when trailing after the second period (33%)
- 4.Senators — 2-5 when trailing after the second period (29%)
- 5.Sabres — 3-9 when trailing after the second period (25%)
- 6.Jets — 2-8 when trailing after the second period (20%)
- 7.Lightning — 1-4 when trailing after the second period (20%)
- 7.Devils — 1-4 when trailing after the second period (20%)
- 7.Capitals — 1-4 when trailing after the second period (20%)
- 10.Sharks — 2-10 when trailing after the second period (17%)
As of November 13, 2026 · NHL regular season · from official NHL play-by-play
Data sourced from official NHL play-by-play feeds and updated daily. Statistics reflect the 2026-27 NHL regular season.