Pavel Datsyuk reaches a milestone !
Pavel Datsyuk(
) notched the 300th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on a goal by Daniel Cleary. Tonight things went my way and what can I say, i got the record, he read from a prepared speech..
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 472 NHL games during his career, notching 179 goals and adding 300 assists along with 205 penalty minutes. The 32 year old center has played 17 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 9+11=20 with 10 PIM.
