Report: Red Wings get some big help back tonight!

It seems all but official right now, according to multiple sources the Detroit Red Wings are getting a key piece of their line up back this evening. Michigan's very own Justin Abdelkader will make his triumphant return to the ice when the Red Wings face o0ff against the Columbus Blue Jackets. But Abdelkader is a lot more to this team than just a fan favorite, this season he has proven to be one of the Wings most consistent and most productive players on the ice. Abdelkader is off to a red hot start, with 15 points in the 24 appearances he's made for Detroit so far this year, so fans will be doubly excited to have him back this evening.

Abdelkader set to return tonight vs. CBJ. "Hopefully, I can pick up where I left off." — Katie Strang (@KatieStrangESPN) December 16, 2014