Appleton (undisclosed) was activated from injured reserve on Tuesday and is available to play in Tuesday's road clash against the Blues.
Following his appearance in Detroit's first two games of the regular season, Appleton has been sidelined ever since with an undisclosed injury. He's expected to return to the team's fourth line in Tuesday's game against the Blues. The 30-year-old winger has posted a shot on goal and six hits over two games this season.