The hearing, scheduled for 4 p.m. EST, comes after Abdelkader's hit on Ducks defenseman Toni Lydman late in the second period of Game 3 on Saturday. Abdelkader received a five-minute major penalty for charging and an automatic game misconduct at 15:11. A woozy Lydman left the game and did not return.

Abdelkader has been playing with Datsyuk lately and he will stay there at least for the start of the game. Even though he is playing with one of the best players in the NHL he still only has one goal and one assist in 26 games this season.

Look for Abdelkader to center the third tonight. He has eight goals and 21 points in 71 games.

Abdelkader moves up to the third line. He has eight goals and 21 points through 70 games.

Abdelkader moves down to the fourth line. He has eight goals and 21 points through 70 games.

Sounds like Abdelkader plays tonight. He has seven goals and 20 points in 67 games.

Sounds like Abdelkader could miss a game or two. He has seven goals and 20 points in 67 games.

Sounds like Abdelkader plays tonight. He has seven goals and 20 points in 67 games.

Abdelkader should play on the second line tomorrow night. He has six goals and 16 points in 58 games.

Mursak on the fourth line pushes Justin Abdelkader to the third. He has five goals and 15 points in 55 games.