Abdelkader recorded an assist and six hits in his return to the lineup in Tuesday's Game 3 victory over the Lightning. Playing in his first game since April 4 after recovering from a hand injury, Abdelkader immediately provided a boost to the Red Wings, assisting on Riley Sheahan's third-period power-play goal. Abdelkader also got in a scrape after the Bolts' Cedric Paquette tripped Wings goalie Petr Mrazek, earning himself two minutes in the penalty box. He ultimately finished as the game's second star.