Dekeyser (knee) will play Friday against Colorado, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

DeKeyser (knee) will play Friday against Colorado, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

DeKeyser isn't a player that lights up the scoresheet, as he's only tallied 15 points (seven goals, eight assists) in 50 games this season. He is, however, a solid defensive presence on the ice for the Wings, which is represented by his impressive plus-13 rating through 50 games this season. The 25-year-old blueliner is expected to skate with Kyle Quincey on Detroit's top pairing in Friday's tilt.