Max Pacioretty on the holiday break and the two losses preceding it:
I got to relax a lot and rest, which I definitely needed. The schedule got a little bit hectic there at the end for our group, and it definitely showed in our game. It was nice to relax and spend time with the family. Now, we’re back at it.
It was obvious that everyone needed a little bit of a rest there. Every team deals with it where teams are waiting for you, and it seems like you’ve been traveling every day and playing a lot.