Motte scored a goal on five shots and blocked two shots in Friday's 5-4 loss to the Devils.

Motte (upper body) is an option against the Blackhawks on Wednesday but may serve as a healthy scratch, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Motte (upper body) returned to practice though he's unlikely to return to the lineup Saturday against Buffalo, Sam Stockton of The Hockey News reports.

Motte (upper body) could return to the lineup as early as Saturday versus Buffalo, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Motte (upper body) won't be in the lineup Wednesday versus the Jets, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Motte (upper body) won't play Sunday versus Edmonton.

Motte (upper body) won't play Saturday against the Sabres, per Red Wings radio broadcaster Ken Kal.

Motte (upper body) skated after practice Friday, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Motte (upper body) will miss Thursday's game against New Jersey, according to Ansar Khan of MLive.com.

Motte (upper body) won't play Tuesday against the Islanders, per the NHL media site.