So when leading in the third period this year, the Sharks have 60% of high-danger scoring chances, by far the best in the league (50% would be considered amazing). When trailing in the third they have 65% of high-danger scoring chances, also the best in the league (although this one is not by far). They're about league-average when tied in the third but overall, score-adjusted the Sharks have 57% of high-danger scoring chances in third periods, significantly better than the 2nd best team. This team is so good in the third. That's so awesome. It'll be so important in the playoffs. Get a lead and then dominate.
Here's a funny thing that's actually not so funny. The Sharks are the 4th best score-adjusted Fenwick team in the league. The three teams above them? LA, Anaheim, and Nashville. AKA the only three teams it is mathematically possible for the Sharks to face in the playoffs. That's such classic Sharks.