Datsyuk passes Fedorov for 5th on franchise assist list

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Ron Chenoy / Reuters

Detroit Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk moved past a fellow Russian in the team's record books on Thursday night.

Datsyuk picked up an assist on Darren Helm's third-period goal in a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Avalanche, giving him 555 career helpers and moving him past Sergei Fedorov into sole possession of fifth on the franchise's all-time list.

The Red Wings alternate captain tied Fedorov in a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on Jan. 31.

Here's a look at where Datsyuk stands on the list:

PLAYER TOTAL
Steve Yzerman 1,063
Gordie Howe 1,023
Nicklas Lidstrom 878
Alex Delvecchio 825
Pavel Datsyuk 555
Sergei Fedorov 554
Henrik Zetterberg 473
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