According to general manager Ken Holland, Vanek (lower body) should be in the lineup against the Maple Leafs on Wednesday, Chuck Pleiness of the Macomb Daily reports.

Analysis:

Of all the injuries the Wings have dealt with this season, an extended absence for Vanek could have been one of the most significant, considering he has averaged a point per game over his last 16 outings. The winger will thus return after being sidelined for just one contest, likely resuming the top-six role he's enjoyed for much of the season. Additionally, the veteran figures to be back on Detroit's power play, where he has three goals and four helpers while seeing 2:55 of ice time per night.