Update (3:06 PM): MacLeod has it from Babcock that Datsyuk is a game day decision (more here, as well as stuff on Draper and Abdelkder). Based on reports of how he looked in practice, it sounds like he’ll be in, barring a setback. Also, more on Rafalski and Holmstrom here. - Matt

Quick update because the news is too good not to pass along: Bruce MacLeod reports from practice: “Datsyuk is practicing as though he’s playing Game 4, centering Filppula and Hossa.” Not a lock, but it’s looking good. More detail from Bruce here.

Also, Draper’s skating with the fourth line as the center, instead of Abdelkader, and Rafalski is skipping out (though expect him to play). Sucks for Abdelkader, but who do you sit if you want Draper back in? My choice: Samuelsson, but his size is helpful. A tough one. And no Holmstrom, either. He took a beating last night, so that’s not surprising. I hope the day off can get him going, if he’s healthy enough to play again.