It’s possible, though maybe not likely, that Pavel Datsyuk will be back in the Red Wings’ lineup tomorrow when they host the Boston Bruins (on NBCSN).
From MLive.com’s Ansar Khan:
Datsyuk said he'll decide after tomorrow's morning skate whether he can play vs. Bruins. Said he feels much better after first full practice
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) April 1, 2014
Datsyuk also said his conditioning is a concern after not having played since Feb. 27. Feels urgency to return and help the team.
— Ansar Khan (@AnsarKhanMLive) April 1, 2014
Datsyuk (knee) hasn’t played since Feb. 27; he lasted just two NHL games after representing Russia at the Olympics before he was “shut down” for a few weeks.
Wings coach Mike Babcock thinks a more realistic return date for Datsyuk is Friday versus Buffalo.