Detroit — Confused? Why are some things so bad even when the Red Wings are going so good?
How can they get points in 13 straight games, which is likely to be one of the longest streaks in the NHL this season, while relinquishing third-period leads in eight?
The Wings ended their consecutive series of games with points earned Monday with their ninth lead lost in a third period in 14 games. It was the 11th time this season they have surrendered a lead in the third.
Beyond terminating their streak, it seemed all the more disastrous because only 4 minutes, 14 seconds from securing two points and a win, the Sabres scored twice in 1:01 to tie and take the lead.