Sat 12/10/11 6:43 AM

Pavel Datsyuk (lower body) is expected to play on Saturday despite missing practice on Friday. The center sat out the third period on Thursday as the Red Wings were up 5-1 heading into the final stanza and coach Mike Babcock said it was just to give him some rest. We believe the Red Wings coaching staff so keep Datsyuk active in your fantasy pools.