Pavel Datsyuk Trivia Quiz

Answer: Sixth

He was taken in the sixth round, 171st overall. Another Detroit player that was taken in 1998, was defensemen Jiri Fischer.

Answer: Edmonton Oilers

His first point was an assist on October 24, against the Edmonton Oilers. He got his first NHL goal six days later against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Answer: Igor Larionov

He is often compared to Larionov because of his vision on the ice and his play-making skills. Larionov has been helping Datsyuk develop his game, since he came to Detroit in Summer 2001. Larionov is so into helping Datsyuk play well, that his locker is next to Pavel's.

Answer: Brett Hull

When Brett Hull was put on Datsyuk's right side, he not only found a winger that would be his until Hull retired, but they along with Boyd Devereaux, became an offensive threat throughout the regular season and playoffs. With Datsyuk's passing ability and Hull's patented finish, they were a match made in heaven.

In 2002-2003, Henrik Zetterberg replaced Devereaux and they became the best line for Detroit down the stretch of the regular season. Once in 17 games, the line notched 71 points.

Answer: 6

Datsyuk had 3 goals and 3 assists in his first year of the Playoffs, being second in rookie playoff scoring only behind Carolina's Erik Cole.

Answer: Two Kids and a Goat

In 2001-2002, it was Datsyuk with Hull and Devereaux for this magic line, and the next season adding Zetterberg to Datsyuk's left was perfect, and they were the best line for Detroit after being put together. Zetterberg and Datsyuk became inseperable in practice and during games, and coach Dave Lewis has said that they breathe the same air, and they know where each other are on the ice at all times.

Answer: fifth

Datsyuk was fifth in team scoring with 12 goals and 39 assists for 51 points. After only getting nine points in Detroit's first 22 games, he was injured in a game against Carolina, and he missed 18 games. On his first game back he had two assists, and in the final 42 games he registered 42 points.

Answer: False

The game was against the Phoenix Coyotes. Datsyuk had 2 goals and 2 assists as his line of Hull and Zetterberg combined for nine points. Hull getting a goal and two assists, and Zetterberg getting a goal and an assist.

Answer: St. Louis Blues

This move has become his trademark. This was a beautiful move to get by a defensemen, and it is often said to be a "Gretzky-type" move. Many players have since tried to do this but have failed.

Answer: Yes

Yes, he scored the game-winner in a 2-0 win, over the Blues in game 1 of the Western Conference Semi-finals. He and Detroit later went on to beat the Blues in five games and win the Stanley Cup.