(Photo: David Guralnick, Detroit News)
Kanata, Ontario — A season that has been one of extreme ups and downs for Anthony Mantha was beginning to settle into some consistency.
And, then, the Red Wings went into hibernation for nine days.
Disappointed? Frustrated?
No, Mantha was more than fine with it, actually.
“It came at a good time for everyone,” said Mantha, who had six points in the last nine games before the break. “It’s different than being out long-term with an injury. Being out for seven days on a vacation, it’s so much better on the mental side.