Pavel Datsyuk News

Red Wings coach Mike Babcock said Pavel Datsyuk (coming off arthroscopic knee surgery), Todd Bertuzzi (strained groin) and Jakub Kindl (strained oblique muscle) also are out for Tuesday's game.

Datsyuk will miss another two games. The superstar center has 16 goals and 59 points in as many games.

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Forwards Pavel Datsyuk (coming off arthroscopic knee surgery) and Todd Bertuzzi (strained groin) and defenseman Jakub KIndl (upper-body injury) are all practicing

Datsyuk remains an option for tomorrow's game. The superstar center has 16 goals and 59 points in as many games.

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Pavel Datsyuk (knee) on why he worked out off ice today: "No time to relax. And I check, no free tickets to Florida." #RedWings

Although Datsyuk has been ruled out for two weeks, he will keep his conditioning up. Expect him to return at near full strength when he comes back.

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Babcock said Datsyuk had arthroscopic knee surgery this morning and will be out 2 weeks.

Datsyuk will get the surgery now in order to be fully healthy for the playoffs. The superstar center has 16 goals and 59 points in as many games.

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Datsyuk didnt skate due to sore throat. he will play sunday

Datsyuk played last night but was not strong enough to practice this morning. Through 58 games, the All-Star center has 16 goals and 59 points. He is not expected to miss any playing time.

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Wings warming up at outdoor practice at Clark Park. Datsyuk is under the weather and not skating.

Datsyuk played last night but was not strong enough to practice this morning. Through 58 games, the All-Star center has 16 goals and 59 points.

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Holland said datsyuk out tonight. not serious. he is day to day

Datsyuk is clearly banged up enough to be held out of the lineup. The super-skilled center has 13 goals and 43 points in 41 games. Expect the team to dress seven d-men or recall a forward.

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DETROIT -- Detroit Red Wings coach Mike Babcock confirmed after practice that that center Pavel Datsyuk will play Saturday against the Winnipeg Jets at Joe Louis Arena (7 p.m., Fox Sports Net Detroit).

In case you had any doubt Datsyuk would play tomorrow.

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Babcock on Datsyuk: He's fine, just a precaution didn't finish tonight, doesn't expect him to miss any games

The team knew Datsyuk was banged up prior to playing tonight so his absence is not shocking. Fantasy hockey owners can breathe easy as he is not expected to miss any playing time.

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