Datsyuk passes Kovalev with 600th assist
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Pavel Datsyuk further cemented his legacy Saturday.
The Detroit Red Wings forward picked up an assist on Mike Green's third-period goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins, hitting a big milestone in the process.
With a third period assist, Pavel Datsyuk hits 600 in his career. Congrats! pic.twitter.com/x04wDiFOIy
— NHL (@NHL) March 26, 2016
He became the fifth player in franchise history to accomplish the feat with the club, joining Gordie Howe, Alex Delvecchio, Steve Yzerman, and Nicklas Lidstrom.
Datsyuk also moved past Alexei Kovalev for third on the all-time list among Russian-born skaters.
| Player | Career Assists |
|---|---|
|
Sergei Fedorov |
696 |
|
Sergei Zubov |
619 |
|
Pavel Datsyuk |
600 |
|
Alexei Kovalev |
599 |