Danny DeKeyser, Anthony Mantha, Darren Helm and Mike Green have missed significant time due to injuries, proving too costly for the Detroit Red Wings to overcome.
Having just one win since December 10. Depth has been tested and failed. The player who I think absence has hurt the most is defensemen Mike Green. With only 23 games played he lead Red Wings defensive players with 16 points. To not have his .70 points per game has taken the life out of the Wings.
Green is expected back in about three weeks with some luck.