from Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News,
Here’s something to be thankful for if you’re a Red Wings fan.
The Wings are beginning their holiday break Monday morning. So no games until this weekend, no chance to watch and get frustrated — or simply turn the channel.
Regardless, it’s probably a good time to forget about the hockey for a few days, with Sunday’s 5-2 loss to Arizona an appropriate way to skate into the break given the way this season has gone.
“Getting away from it a little bit, and thinking about something else, and being with the family,” said forward Frans Nielsen, “hopefully we can recharge the batteries a little bit.