Datsyuk was not a full participant, but was skating for the first time since being shut down in early March. Datsyuk has missed the last 12 games, and will not be back this week, but this is a huge step for the Red Wings.
The Red Wings announced on March 5 that Datsyuk was being shut down for three weeks to give his ailing knee time to heal, after which time he would be re-evaluated. The three week point is Wednesday, so doctors and trainers will take a look at Dats and decide where to go from there. Datsyuk tweeted Monday night that he has started skating and is “hoping to play soon.” That is positive news and the Red Wings could really use Datsyuk back in their lineup as they continue to push for the playoffs.
The Red Wings announced on March 5th that they would shut Datsyuk down for three weeks. Next Wednesday (26th) will mark the three-week point, so he will be re-evaluated next week and decide what to do with him after that. Datsyuk hasn’t played or been on the ice since February 27.
This is terrible news for the Red Wings who will already be without Henrik Zetterberg for the remainder of the regular season. Datsyuk will miss between 10-12 of the Red Wings remaining 21 games. Datsyuk does not need surgery, but they will shut him down from three weeks and see where he is at after that.
Datsyuk was not available for Tuesday's contest and will miss his second straight game with a lingering knee injury. The Red Wings sit one point out of the playoffs and could certainly use Datsyuk back in their lineup as soon as possible. He has not officially been ruled out for Friday's game, so monitor his status prior to their clash with the Devils.
Datsyuk continues to battle a knee ailment. He was kept off of the ice all weekend to rest his knee, but it was not enough. Monitor his status prior to Thursday's game vs. the Avalanche.
There was some concern that Datsyuk would miss tonight's game because of lingering pain, but he will play. After tomorrow's game vs. Ottawa the Red Wings are off until next Tuesday, which will be a great time for Datsyuk to get his knee rested up and healthy for a playoff push. There is still no word on who his linemates will be.
Datsyuk said that the knee pain is the same as it was before the Olympic break. He represented Russia in Sochi, which appears to have hurt his status with the Red Wings. The Wings are already without their captain Henrik Zetterberg, so they need Datsyuk in their lineup if they are going to make the playoffs. Monitor his status following Wednesday's morning skate.
Datsyuk missed Monday's practice with the lower-body injury that has been plaguing him for over a month. He was back on the ice on Tuesday and was centring a line with Alexander Radulov and Ilya Kovalchuk. Datsyuk is the captain of Team Russia and he is determined to play in front of his home country. When asked how his injury felt, Datsyuk smiled and replied, "What injury?" Russia gets underway on Thursday at 7:30 am EST vs. Slovenia.
Datsyuk has been battling a lower-body injury, that could keep him out of Russia's tournament opener on Thursday vs. Slovenia. With the opponent being one that should be easy to beat, they could play it safe with Datsyuk and let him rest before Saturday's clash with the Americans. Datsyuk is set to centre the second line with former NHLers Ilya Kovalchuk and Alexander Radulov.
Datsyuk has not played since the Winter Classic on January 1st. The Red Wings are slowly starting to get healthy and they are still sitting in the last WIld Card spot in the East despite playing most of January with an AHL dominant roster. Datsyuk will centre a line with Darren Helm and Daniel Alfredsson tonight in Florida.
Datsyuk is skating on a regular line with Darren Helm and Daniel Alfredsson. Monitor his status during Thursday's morning skate, a decision is expected to be announced after Thursday's skate.
Datsyuk has not played since the January 1st Winter Classic because of a groin injury. He has been skating consistently, but has not felt 100 per cent. Datsyuk will captain Team Russia at the Olympics, so there has been a lot of pressure on him to get back to full health. The Red Wings and Datsyuk will decide whether or not he will play after Thursday's morning skate.
Datsyuk hasn't played since January 1 because of a lower-body injury. He had been skating, then took a few days off, then began practicing again. He's considered close, but that's been his status for several days now.
Datsyuk declared himself 100 per cent for the Olympics, so one would expect he will be back in the Red Wings lineup prior to the Olympic break. The Red Wings are sliding in the Eastern Conference standings and could certainly use Datsyuk's magic back in the lineup.
This is the second time this week that Datsyuk has not made it through the full practice. This is obviously not a good sign for Datsyk owners or the Red Wings. He is extremely doubtful to play on Saturday.
Datsyuk is expected to miss his fifth straight game on Thursday. The worry about leaving practice early, is that Datsyuk may have aggrevated the injury. Monitor his status prior to Thursday's contest.
Datsyuk will miss his fourth straight game tonight. The Red Wings are off until Thursday after tonight, so even if Datsyuk is close, they are giving him the extra rest until they face the Rangers on Thursday.
Datsyuk is skating as an extra this morning, but it is an encouraging sign that he is skating. The Red Wings are in Los Angeles on Saturday, Datsyuk is questionable for that contest.
Datsyuk said that he is feeling better but not 100% so monitor his status tomorrow morning.