The Detroit Red Wings are playing well again and have brought themselves within a point of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. New head coach Todd McLellan has helped the Red Wings turn things around after a brutal start to the season.

Faceoff hockey insider Frank Seravalli that Detroit Red Wings’ defenseman Jeff Petry underwent surgery and will miss the next six to eight weeks.

The Detroit Red Wings have already been without veteran defenseman Jeff Petry for a month, but he may continue to be out for a couple more months. According to Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, Petry underwent a surgery and could be out of the Red Wings lineup for another six to eight weeks.