Datsyuk says he could play tomorrow versus B’s

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.