Blackhawks' Marian Hossa: Ready to return Tuesday

Hossa (lower body) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Canucks, NHL.com's Brian Hedger reports.

Analysis:

Hossa has missed the Blackhawks' last two games due to a lower-body ailment, but his injury was never believed to be overly serious, so he shouldn't have any limitations against Vancouver. The veteran winger will return to a bottom-six role Tuesday, skating with Marcus Kruger and Ryan Hartman on Chicago's third line, but he should also see time on the man advantage as a member of the second power-play unit. Hossa has been a solid point producer this season -- with 22 goals and 17 assists in 64 contests, he's a strong bench option in most fantasy formats.