Justin Abdelkader (shoulder) has been activated from injured reserve in advance of Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets, MLive.com's Ansar Khan reports.

Abdelkader (shoulder) has been activated from injured reserve in advance of Tuesday's game against the Blue Jackets, MLive.com's Ansar Khan reports.

Analysis:

Abdelkader will return to the lineup after a seven-game absence due to the partially-separated shoulder. He's expected to slot in next to Gustav Nyquist and Henrik Zetterberg on the Red Wings' top line.