roscoe36
04-11-2007, 05:50 PM
Datsyuk can hush critics with strong playoff push (http://www.theoaklandpress.com/stories/041107/spo_2007041166.shtml)
In 42 career playoff games, Datsyuk has three goals and 15 points. His last goal came in the 2002 Stanley Cup run. His daughter, who will turn five this August, was not born yet the last time Datsyuk scored a playoff goal.
For a top-line forward who has led the Red Wings in scoring the past two seasons, such a red-light drought can be a focus entering this spring's playoffs.
Of course, if Datsyuk performs well starting with Thursday's Game 1 against Calgary at Joe Louis Arena, then past performances become the distant and forgettable past.
In 42 career playoff games, Datsyuk has three goals and 15 points. His last goal came in the 2002 Stanley Cup run. His daughter, who will turn five this August, was not born yet the last time Datsyuk scored a playoff goal.
For a top-line forward who has led the Red Wings in scoring the past two seasons, such a red-light drought can be a focus entering this spring's playoffs.
Of course, if Datsyuk performs well starting with Thursday's Game 1 against Calgary at Joe Louis Arena, then past performances become the distant and forgettable past.