Forward Danny Cleary -- who's been a key player for the Detroit Red Wings in playoffs past -- will miss the regular-season finale Saturday but should be ready for Round 1.
Cleary is one of the many players who will take a maintenance day at the end of the regular season. He finishes his year with 12 goals and 33 points in 75 games.
Optional skate for Wings. Zetterberg (lower body injury) and Cleary (knee) are skating but not playing tonight.
Both players have been ruled out for tonight's game but their participation suggests they won't be out too much longer. The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games.
Cleary can return at any time as his placement on IR simply opens up a roster spot. The third line winger scored 11 goals and 27 points through 55 games. In addition, he's been ruled out for this week's games.