About Justin Abdelkader
Justin Abdelkader is an American former professional ice hockey winger. He played for the Detroit Red Wings in the National Hockey League (NHL), as well as EV Zug and HC Lugano of the National League (NL). He was drafted 42nd overall by the Red Wings in the 2005 NHL entry draft. When Detroit won the Stanley Cup in June, Abdelkader was part of the team celebration. He's on the forecheck, and he's a physical guy." During the game, Abdelkader scored his first career point on an assist to Johan Franzén. Abdelkader scored his first career NHL goal on May 30, 2009, in Game 1 of the 2009 Stanley Cup Finals against the Pittsburgh Penguins. A record which lasted until the 2014 Frozen Four when Minnesota scored with 0.6 left to eliminate North Dakota.
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