The Detroit Red Wings have activated defenseman Niklas Kronwall off injured reserve, the team announced Tuesday. He is expected to be in the lineup against the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Kronwall has missed the last 15 games with a knee injury that required surgery.
The 35-year-old has three goals and 14 assists in 45 games this season.
Jakub Kindl has been assigned to the AHL's Grand Rapids Griffins to coincide with Kronwall's return. It was announced Monday afternoon that Kindl's been placed on waivers.
