While he didn't mark the scoresheet, Abdelkader was a force on the defensive end against the Blackhawks on Wednesday, racking up five hits to go along with two blocked shots in a 5-2 loss.

EDGE Analysis

He's currently mired in an offensive slump with one goal for his only point in the last five games, but Abdelkader is a phyiscal force and tries to hit everything in sight. In fact, he leads all Red Wings with 2.48 hits per game, and no other skater on the team comes closer to that figure.