At 10-10-2 after their Thanksgiving eve 2-1 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames, the Detroit Red Wings aren't there – but they're close, grouped with a handful of teams neck-for-neck for a wild card spot.

Since the moment the Red Wings drafted Sandin-Pellikka, the hope has been that he could grow into their top offensive blueliner of the

Among the Thanksgiving traditions, this is one the Detroit Red Wings are choosing not to celebrate. Even with their two-game win streak, the Red Wings are sitting two points shy of a playoff spot as people are gathering around the family table for their festive feast of turkey.