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Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk skips Wednesday's practice with sore foot; Maltby, Abdelkader scratched vs. flu-ridden Oilers
Snapshots — ... in Tuesday’s 5-4 victory at Vancouver, Datsyuk also prevented the Canucks from scoring.“I have blocked shot,” he said today. “I’m surprised myself, too. Today, it’s hard to put on skates.”Datsyuk said he was certain he’d be good to go Thursday. Coach Mike Babcock said the same thing, adding that if everyone is healthy, Kirk Maltby and Justin Abdelkader will be scratched. Jimmy Howard will get the start in net, as scheduled. MLive.com's own Ansar Khan confirmed the personnel moves: October 28, MLive.com : Update from Wednesday's Detroit Red Wings practice at Rexall Place: Pavel ...

Game Day Notes: @ Edmonton
On the Wings — ... … Pavel Datsyuk skipped out on practice yesterday after he had trouble getting a skate on. Evidently, he blocked a shot in Vancouver and the swelling got in the way. He’s slated to play, though. ...