Center Kris Draper returns to the lineup tonight against the Blue Jackets after missing five games with a slight groin tear. The Red Wings will be without forward Dallas Drake, however, who will not play due to a sore chest (a result probably due to a hard hit from Nashville defenseman Shea Weber Thursday night.)

Detroit could get three additional players, in addition to Drake, back for Tuesday's game against the Blues: Dan Cleary (jaw), Valtteri Filppula (groin, knee) and Tomas Holmstrom (abdomen) are all likely to return for the game.