Vanek (abdomen) isn't in the projected lineup for the season finale versus the Sabres on Saturday, Dave Hogg of NHL.com reports.

Vanek (abdomen) is projected to sit out again Thursday against the Penguins.

Vanek (abdomen) will not return to the action Tuesday and is a question mark the rest of the way, Dana Wakiji of the Red Wings' official site reports.

Vanek (abdomen) is "assumed out" when the Red Wings play the Bruins on Sunday, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Red Wings coach Jeff Blashill said Vanek (abdomen) will miss at least the next couple games, Ted Kulfan of The Detroit News reports.

Vanek (hip) will play Tuesday against the Avalanche, Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Vanek (hip) is slated to miss Saturday's game against the Coyotes, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports.

Vanek (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Coyotes.

Vanek logged a power-play assist in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Nashville.

Vanek scored a goal and an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to the Canucks.