Pavel Datsyuk (groin) skated on his own after Thursday's morning skate, MLive.com's Ansar Khan reports.

Datsyuk (groin) skated on his own after Thursday's morning skate, MLive.com's Ansar Khan reports.

Analysis:

Datsyuk was ruled out from playing Thursday against the Jets, but his involvement on the ice in some capacity suggests he could be eyeing a return to the lineup Saturday against the Maple Leafs. The center would likely have to get in a practice Friday or take part in Saturday's morning session before he's deemed ready to go.