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17-11-2012 Player of the week: Pavel Datsyuk (L)
NHL has awarded Pavel Datsyuk (L) of Atlanta Thrashers as Player Of The Week He registered 3 goals and 7 assists for 10 points in 5 games last week.

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 799 NHL games during his career, notching 257 goals and adding 494 assists along with 161 penalty minutes. The 34 year old left wing has played 26 games with the Atlanta Thrashers this season, totalling 11+24=35 with 0 PIM.