1. They grab an early lead or two. The Phantoms have been almost unbeatable if they carry a lead into the third period, when they outscored teams 106 to 68 in the regular season. In the 29 times they've been winning heading into the third they've won 28 and have not lost in regulation. Put that together with how potent they've been even if they're trailing heading into the third — they have eight come-from behind wins when trailing with 20 minutes left — and that's a recipe for success.