Abdelkader (knee) will return to the lineup Tuesday night against the Blackhawks, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Abdelkader will look to shake off any rust caused by a 17-game injury layoff, and we're projecting that he'll start out in a bottom-six role with time on the man advantage, should the opportunity arise. This is a big lift to a Red Wings team sitting in the cellar of the Atlantic Division since Abdelkader does a little bit of everything, though he hasn't exactly wowed the masses in the fantasy realm as the owner of eight points and minus-4 rating in 22 games this season.