Justin Abdelkader (leg) might return to Detroit's lineup next week. If he manages to resume skating at some point this week then that could be a possibility. He has been out of commission since suffering a lacerated leg on Mar. 16 against Chicago.

Justin Abdelkader (leg) will be sidelined for the next 10-14 days. Abdelkader's leg was badly cut during Saturday's contest. He has 24 points and 29 penalty minutes in 62 games this season.

Justin Abdelkader's lower-body injury is a cut leg. Abdelkader suffered the ailment during Sunday's game against Chicago. He will not be available on Tuesday.

Justin Abdelkader suffered a lower-body injury in Sunday's game against Chicago. It's unclear if he'll be able to play in Tuesday's match-up versus Toronto. The Red Wings brought up Landon Ferraro from Grand Rapids on Monday to potentially fill Abdelkader's roster spot.

Justin Abdelkader provided Detroit with all the offense they would need by scoring both goals in a 2-0 win over the Canucks Monday. Abdelkader opened the scoring with his seventh goal of the campaign in the second period before icing the victory with his eighth into an empty net in the final minute. Henrik Zetterberg, Gustav Nyquist and Niklas Kronwall picked up assists in the winning effort.

Justin Abdelkader contributed a pair of assists in Wednesday's shootout win over Chicago. The trio of Abdelkader, Henrik Zetterberg and Gustav Nyquist combined for seven points (one goal, six assists) in a 5-4 victory. Abdelkader hasn't scored a goal since the Winter Classic (Jan. 1) and his two-point effort on Wednesday snapped a six-game scoring slump.

Justin Abdelkader will skate on the wing of Detroit's second line against the Kings Saturday night. He was needed at center on the third unit Thursday against San Jose but with the recall of Riley Sheehan from the AHL, Abdelkader can return to a more familiar role. He has more fantasy value in a second-unit capacity.

Justin Abdelkader scored the game-tying goal for Detroit in their 3-2 shootout loss to Toronto during Wednesday's Winter Classic showdown. "Whether it was 'Go, Leafs go!' or 'Let's go, Red Wings!' it was a lot of fun," he said. "It was better than I ever thought. The elements, the snow coming down the whole game, it was awesome. I couldn't think of a way the experience could've been better, besides winning the game. It was really cool." Abdelkader has scored in his last two outings to give him five on the year. He has 15 points and 113 hits in 37 contests. From The Detroit News: http://www.detroitnews.com/article/20140102/SPORTS0103/301020030#ixzz2pGA83NQe

Justin Abdelkader is expected to return from his concussion on Saturday. He skated with Henrik Zetterberg and Daniel Alfredsson in Friday's practice. However, coach Mike Babcock wouldn't confirm that Abdelkader will be back. The Red Wings bench boss said; "Abdelkader's another guy too that I think might be available. We'll know more after the morning skate."

Justin Abdelkader (concussion) is projected to be back in Detroit's lineup on Saturday. He was hoping to get clearance to return Monday, but he didn't get the green light. We'll keep him as sidelined for now and let you know if his status changes.