Datsyuk (lower body) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Coyotes, according to Ansar Khan of MLive. Coach Mike Babcock has stated there aren't any lineup changes Tuesday, so Datsyuk will rest up for another game. Signs point to a return for Thursday, but he will need to be without a setback.

Datsyuk (lower body) isn't optimistic about playing Tuesday against the Coyotes, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. Datsyuk, who the report notes is dealing with a lingering lower-body injury, thus appears to have a better chance of suiting up Thursday against the Sharks, assuming no setbacks in practice.

Datsyuk (lower body) joined his teammates for Monday's practice, Ansar Khan of MLive.com reports. While Datsyuk's participation in Monday's practice session is encouraging, it remains unclear if he's a candidate to give it a go Tuesday against the Coyotes. Datsyuk last suited up on March 15 against the Penguins.

Datsyuk (lower body) won't play Sunday against the Blues, Brendan Savage of MLive Media Group reports. Datsyuk was scheduled to miss the last two contests followed by an evaluation again Saturday. It appears that evaluation wasn't as promising as first hoped, and he'll sit another one out Sunday. His next chance to rejoin the lineup will come Tuesday against the Coyotes. Riley Sheahan is the top candidate to dress in his place once again Sunday.

Datsyuk (lower body) will be reexamined by team doctors Saturday, MLive.com's Brendan Savage reports. After taking a look at Datsyuk, the doctors should be able to reach a decision on the forward's availability for Sunday's game against the Blues. Datsyuk will sit out a second consecutive game Friday in Tampa Bay, allowing Riley Sheahan to earn another outing on the team's second line.

Datsyuk is nursing a lower-body injury and will miss the Red Wings' next two games, set for Thursday and Friday, Chuck Pleiness of the Macomb Daily reports. Datsyuk likely sustained the injury at some point during the Red Wings' back-to-back set over the past weekend, as he logged well below his normal amount of ice time in both contests. At this juncture, coach Mike Babcock doesn't believe Datsyuk's injury is more than a day-to-day situation, as he may only need a few days off before returning to action as soon as Sunday against the Blues. Riley Sheahan is expected to slide into a top-six role during Datsyuk's absence.

Datsyuk tallied a goal and an assist in Monday's 5-2 win over the Oilers. That's consecutive multi-point outings for Datsyuk as he's now recorded at least two points five times in his last 12 contests. The 36-year-old is on his best scoring pace in over five years, and with seven more goals he'd top the 30-goal mark for the fourth time in his career.

Datsyuk dished out two assists in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Bruins. Datsyuk's multi-point effort continues a great stretch, as he's recorded 15 points in his last 11 contests. With 54 points in 53 games, the 36-year-old is back up over the point-per-game mark and is on pace for his highest point total since the 2008-09 season.

Datsyuk was credited with an assist in Wednesday's 2-1 overtime win over the Rangers. Datsyuk has been on an impressive run of late with three goals and five assists over his last seven games, but in truth, he's been fantastic all season. Since missing the first couple weeks with a shoulder injury, Datsyuk has mostly been a paragon of health, while maintaining his usual elite production offensively. He's on track to finish with more than a point per game scoring average for the seventh time in his illustrious career.

Datsyuk found twine twice Monday, sniping his 20th and 21st goals of the year in a 4-3 shootout loss to the Ducks. The heater continues for the Magic Man, who has now ripped off six points in the last two games and 14 in his last 10. Wih 49 points in 47 games, Datsyuk is proving at the ripe age of 36 that as long as he's healthy, he's still simply one of the best players in the game.