player of the week

NHL has awarded Pavel Datsyuk (C) of Detroit Red Wings as Player Of The Week He registered 2 goals and 2 assists for 4 points in 2 games last week. He also had 1 game winning goal.

A native of Russia, Pavel Datsyuk was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 6th round of the 1998 entry draft. He has appeared in 447 NHL games during his career, notching 141 goals and adding 288 assists along with 119 penalty minutes. The 30 year old center has played 2 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 2+2=4 with 2 PIM.[/size]

Milan Michalek