Bertuzzi (not injury related) will return to action Thursday night against the Bruins, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi missed Saturday's loss to the Maple Leafs in Toronto as well as Tuesday's matchup versus the Habs in Montreal due to the fact that he isn't vaccinated against COVID-19 and consequently was prohibited from travel to Canada. The Red Wings sorely need Bertuzzi back in the fold, as he's a top-line winger who gets under the skin of his opponents. The 26-year-old has deposited six goals to complement three assists through seven games this season.

Because he hasn't been vaccinated against COVID-19, Bertuzzi won't be eligible to play in Saturday's game against Toronto or Tuesday's matchup with Montreal, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi will have to wait for Thursday's game versus the Bruins for his next opportunity to add to the six goals and nine points he's racked up through seven contests this campaign.

Bertuzzi scored a goal on four shots, dished two assists, went plus-3 and added two PIM in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Blackhawks.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Wings' top line was buzzing, as Bertuzzi, Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin combined for four goals and 10 points in the contest. Bertuzzi is up to six tallies, three assists, 14 shots on net and a plus-8 rating in five appearances this year. He'll be able to play in the Red Wings' next two games, but he'll sit out the two after that -- Saturday in Toronto and Nov. 2 in Montreal -- because he remains unvaccinated for COVID-19 and would be unable to fill quarantine requirements in Canada.

Bertuzzi (not injury related) is in Sunday's lineup against Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Bertuzzi will fill his usual top-line role against the Blackhawks on Sunday. He missed Saturday's game in Montreal due to Canada's COVID-19 vaccination mandates. The 26-year-old has racked up five goals, six points and a plus-5 rating through four games this season.

Bertuzzi (not injury related) won't be available for Saturday's matchup with Montreal because he remains unvaccinated for COVID-19, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although Bertuzzi will miss Saturday's contest, he should re-enter the lineup for Sunday's clash with Chicago. Robby Fabbri is expected to take Bertuzzi's spot on the Red Wings' top line against the Canadiens.

Bertuzzi scored a goal on two shots and had two PIM in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Columbus.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi broke a 1-1 tie midway through the third period, receiving a Dylan Larkin feed on a 2-on-1 and going top shelf on Columbus netminder Joonas Korpisalo. The 26-year-old Bertuzzi is off to a terrific start to the season, racking up five goals and an assist through three games. He also owns a plus-7 rating that is tied for the best such mark in the NHL.

Bertuzzi recorded an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Fantasy managers abound pivoted toward Bertuzzi after his four-goal outburst versus the Lightning in Friday's season opener. The fiery winger salvaged his performance by linking up with Sam Gagner for an empty-net tally. Nonetheless, Bertuzzi's production could waver a bit as long as team captain Dylan Larkin (undisclosed) is out of the lineup.

Bertuzzi scored four goals and went plus-3 in Thursday's 7-6 overtime loss to the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

It was a stellar season debut for Bertuzzi, who played in just nine games last year before a back injury that required surgery sidelined him. The 26-year-old had one power-play tally among his four scores Thursday. He posted a career-high 48 points in 71 outings in 2019-20, and he's looking to recapture that strong form this season.

Bertuzzi (back) will be in the lineup for Thursday's preseason game versus Pittsburgh, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi hasn't played since Jan. 30 due to a back injury, which required offseason surgery, so he'll likely be eased back into things to ensure he doesn't suffer any setbacks. Still, it it appears as though the 26-year-old winger is trending towards being available for Detroit's regular-season opener versus Tampa Bay on Oct. 14. Bertuzzi has racked up 47 goals, 102 points and 280 shots on net in 153 games over the past three campaigns, so he'll be a solid fantasy asset in 2021-22 if he's able to stay healthy. However, he won't be available for any of the Red Wings' games across the Canadian border due to his unvaccinated status, which is something fantasy managers will need to take into account on draft day.

Bertuzzi -- who underwent offseason back surgery -- may make his preseason debut versus the Penguins on Thursday, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bertuzzi was originally expected to sit out the entire preseason in order to manage his recovery but it seems that plan may have changed. Even if he doesn't play in any exhibition contests, the winger is poised to be back in full force for Opening Night against the Lightning on Oct. 14.