General manager Ken Holland said that Datsyuk (lower body) could play Thursday against the Sharks. Datsyuk has been sidelined the last four games with the lower-body injury, after the Red Wings originally projected him to miss half that timetable. He's been able to skate the last couple of days to provide some evidence that he's getting healthier, but his status for Thursday's game may not be known for certain until after the Red Wings complete their morning skate.