Abdelkader (hand) practiced with the team Thursday, MLive.com reports.

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Abdelkader received stitches in his hand following a fight during Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh, Ted Kulfan of the Detroit News reports.

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Bertuzzi poised for bounce-back year?

The 2012-13 season was a forgettable one for Todd Bertuzzi. Various ailments limited him to seven regular season games and, when all was said and done, he had just two goals and one assist to show for his efforts.

Hawks, Wings trying to avoid pressure

DETROIT -- The scenarios are clear-cut.If the Chicago Blackhawks defeat the Detroit Red Wings in Game 6 of their Western Conference Semifinal series on Monday, they force a Game 7 in Chicago.

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Ducks fear Lydman out for rest of first round

Ducks defenseman Toni Lydman's status for the remainder of his team's first-round series against Detroit is very much in doubt as he recovers from a hit that earned Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader a two-game suspension.

Wings' Abdelkader gets 2 games for Lydman hit

Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader received a two-game suspension for his hit on Anaheim's Toni Lydman.

Ducks' Lydman (neck, migraines) questionable

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Toni Lydman, injured on a hit from Detroit's Justin Abdelkader in the second period of Game 3, didn't practice on Sunday with the team and is doubtful for Monday's Game 4.

Abdelkader getting the dreaded call

DETROIT -- Red Wings forward Justin Abdelkader will have a 4 p.m. ET phone hearing with the NHL’s department of player safety on Sunday regarding his hit on Anaheim defenseman Toni Lydman.

Abdelkader's hit could be series tipping point

DETROIT -- For the most part, the Anaheim Ducks passed. Passed on a chance to make their case. Passed on an opportunity to offer up their opinion regarding Justin Abdelkader’s hit on Toni Lydman that earned the Red Wings forward a five-minute charging major, game misconduct and possibly a call from league disciplinarian Brendan Shanahan.

Red Wings re-sign Abdelkader, ink Calaiacovo

The Detroit Red Wings have re-signed forward Justin Abdelkader to a four-year, $7.2 million contract and signed defenseman Carlo Colaiacovo to a two-year, $5 million deal.