The Detroit Red Wings appear set to welcome Niklas Kronwall back to the lineup Friday against the Winnipeg Jets.
A nagging knee issue kept Kronwall from representing Sweden at the World Cup, as well as off the ice through training camp and the first 11 games of the NHL season.
Kronwall recorded three goals and 23 assists while averaging 22 minutes in 64 games last season.
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