from Ansar Khan of Mlive,

A four-day break, the longest of this shortened, condensed season for the Detroit Red Wings, came at a good time, coach Jeff Blashill said.

It provided two days of much-needed rest and a couple of important practices.

“We had a couple days where we didn’t skate, one was completely off, except for (COVID) testing, and one just for a lift,” Blashill said. “I thought the energy coming back from those days was tremendous. Hopefully, it carries forward to tonight.

“Both practices allowed us to reset ourselves a little bit, systematically make sure our structure is real good. We’re a team that has to play with great structure. I think it came at a good time, close to the midway point of season. Gave us a chance to get refreshed and reset.”

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