Extended trip, for the first time in 2 months, will be good for the team. Fatigue sure, but some of it is getting too comfortable in the same routine with so many games at home, and some general complacency sets in and they lose that edge, just enough, in third periods and to start games.
Change of scenery, change of routine, less distractions, more team bonding, will be good. My guess too is that Sutter, if he hasn't already, will let off the gas on the team, and play good cop when everyone is expecting him to tear into the team.
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