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Justin Abdelkader (hand) is expected to play in Tuesday's game three against Tampa Bay, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Abdelkader (hand) is expected to play in Tuesday's Game 3 against Tampa Bay, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

Abdelkader first sustained the hand injury in an April 5 game and has not played since that contest. He skated in a non-contact jersey Friday and appears to be on track for a return to the ice Tuesday if he endures no further setbacks over the weekend.

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