The Wings overcame a 3-1 deficit entering the third period against a Canucks team that entered the game with the NHL's best record. But the Wings didn't seem bothered playing from behind against the powerful Canucks.

"The belief comes from our room," Walman said. "We have a great group of leaders who've done it before. They bring confidence to the group and in games like this, it just builds confidence for us. That's going to be a team (Vancouver) at the end, so it's good we showed up (Saturday) and battled."

A key to the Wings' comeback ability has been the depth of scoring in the lineup.

The Wings are getting offense from a variety of sources. Ten players have scored at least 10 goals, an indication of the Wings' depth.

Coach Derek Lalonde acknowledged the veteran presence in the Wings' lineup, but pointed to the depth compared to recent seasons. Daniel Sprong (his 14th goal) and Michael Rasmussen (11th goal) scored third-period goals Saturday to pull the Wings even.

"It's probably a little bit of the veteran presence, and they have a calming effect and poise in those situations," Lalonde said. "But probably credit to the depth also."

David Perron sees the Wings growing and learning how to win with each passing game.

"We win in different ways," Perron said. "That's what so special about us. Our details keep getting better every single game. We understand how important every puck is in the defensive zone and to play the right way. We'll get better and better and that's what is real exciting about our team."

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