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Ending of regular Hawks-Wings rivalry bittersweet

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — But participants agree a Game 7 is appropriate way to go outFew participants in the Blackhawks-Red Wings playoff series can appreciate it as Justin Abdelkader does. He was born in Muskegon, Mich. He grew up a Red Wings fan. His bio lists Steve Yzerman as his hockey hero.    

Chicago Blackhawks May 29, 2013

Red Wings glad to be home for Game 6 (video)

Detroit Free Press — Justin Abdelkader and Henrik Zetterberg talk about facing the Blackhawks on Monday.

Detroit Red Wings May 26, 2013

Red Wings make some adjustments on power play, still looking to break through against Blackhawks

Grand Rapids Press — Mike Babcock split up Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk on the power-play units in practice Wednesday and put Justin Abdelkader with Datsyuk and Johan Franzen.

Detroit Red Wings May 22, 2013

Blackhawks vs. Red Wings: Game 3 spotlight

Blackhawks Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports — Blackhawks' Dave Bolland vs. Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader Blackhawks' Dave Bolland vs. Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader.    

Chicago Blackhawks May 19, 2013

Gregg Krupa: Red Wings F Justin Abdelkader advances into vital role

Detroit News — At the beginning of March, the question to coach Mike Babcock was: Why are you playing Abdelkader with Pavel Datsyuk? By the end of the first week in May, it was: How do you replace him?

Detroit Red Wings May 14, 2013

Quick Hits: Preparing For The Blackhawks

Winging It In Motown — Red Wings News Justin Abdelkader: "I just wanted to go out and help the team" - MiHockeyNowYou did. Resilient Red Wings have shown tremendous growth and are riding wave of confidence | MLive.com Let's just not be too confident now. Red Wings return from Anaheim with confidence sky-high | WXYZ Jimmy Howard is looking classy in this interview. Seedings, expectations different from 2009 | FSD A lot different. A lot. Red Wings land in Detroit; Mike Babcock says 'we'll see' on lines vs. Blackhawks | Detroit Free Press | freep.com I think he splits up Pavel and Z, but that is just my gut ...

Detroit Red Wings May 13, 2013

Duck hunter Justin Abdelkader comes through again for Detroit Red Wings at Honda Center

Grand Rapids Press — Five of Abdelkader's 12 goals during the regular season and playoffs this year have come at Anaheim's Honda Center.

Detroit Red Wings May 13, 2013

Red Wings eager to renew acquaintances with Original Six foe

Detroit News — "It'll be exciting for us and for our fans," forward Justin Abdelkader said. "With us moving to the East (Conference) next season, we get another crack at (the Blackhawks). It's going to be a lot of fun. Both teams know each other so well. There will be no secrets."

Detroit Red Wings May 12, 2013

Wings' Abdelkader buries his big shorthanded chance

Detroit Free Press — Justin Abdelkader intercepted the puck and took off down the ice, knowing what a difference he could make if he just did everything right.

Detroit Red Wings May 12, 2013

Red Wings dispatch Ducks to advance to second round

Detroit News — Captain Henrik Zetterberg, the hero of Game 6, continued to excel with an important goal and assist, with Justin Abdelkader (shorthanded) and Valtteri Filppula (who also had an assist) adding the other Red Wings goals.

Detroit Red Wings May 12, 2013

Red Wings look to establish good net-front presence in series finale vs. Ducks, like they had in Game 6

Grand Rapids Press — Justin Abdelkader, Daniel Cleary and Johan Franzen made it difficult for Anaheim goaltender Jonas Hiller to see the puck on all four goals.

Detroit Red Wings May 12, 2013

Gritty Justin Abdelkader returns from suspension to play big role in Detroit Red Wings' Game 6 OT win

Grand Rapids Press — In addition to picking up an assist on the Red Wings' third goal, Abdelkader did the dirty work that helped Detroit score two others including the overtime winner by captain Henrik Zetterberg that forced Game 7 Sunday in Anaheim.

Detroit Red Wings May 11, 2013

Red Wings game day: Babcock makes lineup moves with Cleary in mind

Detroit Free Press — Justin Abdelkader and Daniel Cleary combined to score a goal that helped lift the Red Wings past the Ducks, 4-3, in overtime. Abdelkader fired a shot that went in off Cleary to give the Wings a 3-1 lead in Game 6.

Detroit Red Wings May 11, 2013

Wings F Justin Abdelkader's return is a triumphant one

Detroit News — Abdelkader played':21 and had a plus-2 rating. Losing none of his aggressiveness, Abdelkader had a team-high six hits and three shots on net. Abdelkader's return was a plus for his linemates Pavel Datsyuk and Zetterberg.

Detroit Red Wings May 10, 2013

Abdelkader Returns In Wings Win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Justin Abdelkader returned to the Detroit lineup for Friday's 4-3 overtime win in Game 6 of the team's series with Anaheim, notching an assist and finishing a plus-2.

May 10, 2013

Latest Detroit Red Wings Rumors & News

  • Red Wings' Damien Brunner ponders future as free agent Detroit News
  • Detroit Red Wings, Pavel Datsyuk 'very close' to agreeing to multi-year contract extension Grand Rapids Press
  • Wings prospect Sheahan has 'learned a lot' with Griffins Detroit Free Press

Justin Abdelkader Photos

  • Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) saves a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader, obscured, during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Chicago The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) saves a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader, obscured, during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Detroit Red Wings left winger Justin Abdelkader (8) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) collide during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Chicago The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings left winger Justin Abdelkader (8) and Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Niklas Hjalmarsson (4) collide during the first period in Game 7 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference semifinals, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) is checked by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival (32), of the Czech Republic, in front of goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Monday, May 27, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) is checked by Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Michal Rozsival (32), of the Czech Republic, in front of goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the second period in Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Monday, May 27, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Detroit Red Wings' Damien Brunner, left, talks with teammate Justin Abdelkader during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings' Damien Brunner, left, talks with teammate Justin Abdelkader during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader (8) controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013 The Associated Press
    Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader (8) controls the puck against Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago Blackhawks' Michal Rozsival (32) is checked by Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader (8) during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks' Michal Rozsival (32) is checked by Detroit Red Wings' Justin Abdelkader (8) during the first period of Game 5 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs Western Conference semifinals in Chicago, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
  • Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013 The Associated Press
    Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) stops a shot by Detroit Red Wings left wing Justin Abdelkader (8) during the second period in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in Detroit, Thursday, May 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
  • Red Wings make some adjustments on power play, still looking to break through against Blackhawks
    Mike Babcock split up Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk on the power-play units in practice Wednesday and put Justin Abdelkader with Datsyuk and Johan Franzen.
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