Detroit — In a career of milestones, Pavel Datsyuk notched another one Wednesday against the Boston Bruins.
Datsyuk’s second-period goal in Boston’s 3-2 overtime victory was career goal No. 300.
Datsyuk joined Gordie Howe, Steve Yzerman, Alex Delvecchio, Sergei Fedorov and Henrik Zetterberg as the only Red Wings with at least 300 goals, 500 assists and 800 points.
“Big milestone for me,” Datsyuk said. “I’m happy to help my team with so many good teammates. It’s fun.”
Wednesday’s goal was Datsyuk’s second since he returned to the lineup after off-season ankle surgery.
Datsyuk appears to be developing chemistry with his new linemates, Brad Richards and Teemu Pulkkinen, and getting stronger on the ice.