Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist in Detroit's 4-3 overtime loss to Nashville Tuesday night. His eighth marker of the season was scored in highlight reel fashion, as he danced through four Predators in the middle of the ice on an end-to-end rush. Datsyuk is renowned across the league for his sublime stickhandling skills and his ability to dangle, but even he was thrilled with the result of the play which was evident from the emotion he displayed when the puck went into the net. He extended his scoring streak to five games in the match and has recorded 18 points in 15 contests this year.

Pavel Datsyuk returned to action on Sunday February 17.

Pavel Datsyuk scored a goal and added an assist in the Red Wings' 3-2 loss to Minnesota Sunday night. Datsyuk drew a helper on Damien Brunner's first period goal and later scored one of his own during a man advantage in the second frame. Henrik Zetterberg also picked up two assists in the losing effort.

There's a 50-50 chance that Pavel Datsyuk (shoulder bruise) will play on Sunday. Datsyuk missed Friday's game because of the ailment. He has six goals and 14 points in 13 games in 2013.

Pavel Datsyuk's upper body injury is a shoulder bruise. Datsyuk didn't play on Friday and he's considered day-to-day beyond that. He has six goals and 14 points in 13 games this season.

Pavel Datsyuk will not play tonight due to an upper body injury. No word on what the injury may be but take him out of your lineup if you are able to. Stay tuned for further details.

Pavel Datsyuk sniped a goal, but the Red Wings fell 4-3 in overtime to the Blues on Wednesday night. Datsyuk now has goals in three straight games, and he has 14 points on the season. His goal was the one that tied it up at three 12:39 into the third period. Tomas Tatar and Drew Miller each potted their first goals of the season in the loss.

Pavel Datsyuk registered a goal and an assist Saturday in Detroit's 2-1 win over Edmonton. The Red Wings went 2-for-7 with the man advantage in the contest. Henrik Zetterberg collected two helpers in the victory, while Niklas Kronwall had the other marker.

Pavel Datsyuk is suing a man who he feels is selling clothing that include his likeness, name, and number without his permission. Oakland Circuit Judge Martha D. Anderson has already issued a temporary restraining order and there will be a hearing to determine if it should be permanent. "Pavel Datsyuk is more focused right now on playing hockey this season and bringing the Stanley Cup back to Detroit," his attorney, Mahesh Nayak, said. "But this is serious and we have to put a stop to it. This is confusing to his fans and damaging to him personally." Meanwhile, Datsyuk has three goals and 10 points in eight games this season.

The Detroit Red Wings power play is a disappointing 2-26 this season. While it isn't as bad as the Kings who are 0-23, it still isn't anything to write home about. "It's an issue for us, it should be better with the skill level we have," coach Mike Babcock said. "We're slow to the puck right now. when we shoot the puck they have four guys going to it quicker than we do." It's only one of the reasons that the Red Wings are struggling in the early going.