Red Wings must get creative to replace Simon Edvinsson without derailing rhythm

Detroit Red Wings v Montreal Canadiens | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImagesThings have been going well for the Red Wings this season, as they battle for first place in the Atlantic Division. But the team got some bad news that will make it harder to keep pace with the likes of the Canadiens and Lightning.

Defenseman Simon Edvinsson, who missed his third consecutive game on Tuesday night, is officially going to be sidelined through the Olympic break, which is set to end for the Red Wings on Feb. 26. That means Edvinsson will be out for the team's upcoming games against the Los Angeles Kings (Jan. 27), Washington Capitals (Jan. 29), the Colorado Avalanche (Jan. 31 and Feb. 2), and Utah Mammoth…