"It's the weather, right?"
That was Dylan Larkin's comment as the Detroit Red Wings awaited word on whether they would head to Ottawa or start their Christmas vacation a day early. The answer: Enjoy making merry at home.
Right around 11 a.m. Thursday, the NHL announced the Dec. 23 between the Wings and the Senators at Canadian Tire Centre has been postponed, and rescheduled to Feb. 27, due to severe winter weather expected to impact the area.
The Wings already were scheduled to play the Senators in Ottawa on Feb.