Datsyuk, who has five goals and five assists in eight games this season, suffered the injury in a team skate earlier Friday.
The Red Wings return to Joe Louis Arena looking to snap a three-game winless streak on their first extended road trip of the year. They are 4-1-1 at home this season.
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