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VIDEO: Red Wings' Abdelkader rocks Lightning's Killorn in defensive zone

Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Killorn thought he was going to have a scoring chance. Justin Abdelkader had other ideas.

After picking up a loose puck at the right circle in the Detroit Red Wings' zone, the Tampa Bay Lightning forward was ever-so-rudely introduced to a backchecking Abdelkader.

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

Abdelkader already has four goals this season, but he's proving he's more than just an offensive force.

The 28-year-old set career highs in goals (23), assists (21), points (44), game-winning goals (five), and ice time (17:55) last season.

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