Pavel Datsyuk (groin) didn't take part in Wednesday's practice. Datsyuk is doubtful for Thursday's game as a result. He's already missed four straight contests.

According to reports from Russia, Pavel Datsyuk will captain the country's hockey squad at the Winter Olympics. Coach Zinetula Bilyaletdinov has been quoted as saying: "We have a candidate for the team's captain who was agreed upon unanimously by the coaching staff - it is Pavel Datsyuk." Red Wings teammate Henrik Zetterberg will wear the 'C' for Team Sweden at the Sochi Games. Detroit has some very high quality leaders and they will be well represented at the Olympics.

Pavel Datsyuk will not play for the Red Wings against Anaheim on Sunday night. The groin ailment that kept the Russian forward out of the lineup Saturday will again keep him sidelined Sunday. Consider him day-to-day until we hear otherwise.

Pavel Datsyuk will not play Saturday night against the Kings. He is still dealing with a lower-body injury, believed to be a groin muscle strain, and is listed as day-to-day. Keep Datsyuk on reserve for now.

Pavel Datsyuk (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game. Datsyuk previously said that he would be a game-time decision. Instead he'll miss his second straight contest.

Pavel Datsyuk (groin) called himself a game-time decision for Thursday's match. Datsyuk hasn't played since Jan. 1. He has 15 goals and 32 points in 35 games in 2013-14.

Pavel Datsyuk missed Saturday's game with a sore groin, but he may be ready to return Thursday. "We won't really know much until after Wednesday's practice, or Thursday's morning skate," GM Ken Holland said. He still has some time to make sure that his groin is healed up. Datsyuk has 15 goals and 32 points in 35 games this season.

Pavel Datsyuk will not play Saturday night due to a lower-body injury. Datsyuk did not practice Friday with what the team termed as a "maintenance" day, but it clearly seems something more serious was ailing him. The 35-year-old has 15 goals and 32 points this season. After Saturday's game against the Stars, the Red Wings are off for four days, so they'll hope their captain gets healthy in that time.

Pavel Datsyuk will be a game-time decision Saturday after he missed Friday's practice for "maintenance." He joked with the media in the morning, but it sounds like he'll play: "We'll see. Took day off, (I feel) awesome." He was asked why he didn't skate Friday he said, "Can't find my gear after Winter Classic. They sold out."

Pavel Datsyuk and the rest of the Red Wings were held scoreless in a 3-0 loss to the Islanders Monday night. The skilled Russian will look to add to his 29 point output this season after the Christmas break.