Justin Abdelkader is out with a fractured cheekbone. The forward suffered the injury on Thursday when he got into a fight during the game against the Calgary Flames.
It appears this will not be a long-term injury for Abdelaker.
In other game day news, Jimmy Howard will get the start in net. Howard’s last start was on Monday against the Vancouver Canucks as the Red Wings won that game late in the third. Last season, Howard only made one appearance against the Jackets as a substitute.
Howard and Petr Mrazek will be wearing special Veteran’s Day masks.