“The month of November, I’m not liking it at all,” Williams said. “I was thinking about just staying at home and not leaving my room for a couple of days until November is over with and try to forget about it as quickly as possible.”

Williams won’t be ready for Friday’s game at Minnesota, but he said there’s a chance he’ll come back Saturday when the Wings host San Jose. He was able to ride a stationary bike Wednesday, and he plans to try skating Friday.

• WINGS CORNER: November pain: Williams glad month almost over