Pavel Datsyuk: 13 Most Amazing Video Highlights of His Career

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Pavel Datsyuk is one of the most valuable and best two-way forward for the Detroit Red Wings. It is still surprising that he went undrafted in the 1996 and 1997 NHL draft. 

Thankfully, the Red Wings grabbed him when they did. So far in his career, he has yet to disappoint. It's always fun to watch Datsyuk stick-handling and play on the ice. It's like watching magic happen in the rink.

Here are 13 most amazing video highlights of his career that are only small tidbits of his extraordinary talent.

Game Winner with 12 Seconds Left

I remember this game. I nearly spilled Jack Daniels all over myself when he scored this. Datsyuk had a lot of game-winning goals so far in his career.

He always just manages to get it in the nick of time.

Gordie Howe Hat Trick

Every die-hard Red Wings fan knows of the Gordie Howe hat trick; where a player scores a goal, records an assist and gets in a fight all in a single game.

Relieve the tradition as Datsyuk received his on October 8, 2010.

Breaking Through

I just love it how Datsyuk breaks through the defenders to score. 

Datsyuk-Zetterberg Connection

This was another memorable game-winning shot, except this time it was an assist from Datsyuk to Henrik Zetterberg. 

And to make it so much sweeter, it was a buzzer-beater that sent the game into overtime.

One of their best connections ever.

Shootout Goal

This one shows just one of the many classic shootout goals.

Stealing the Puck

It goes to show that when Datsyuk gets his stick on the puck, he'll deke his way to the goal.

Snips Avalanche

If you were part of the Red Wings-Colorado Avalanche rivalry that started in 1997, that rivalry will always exist within you.

As a Red Wings fan, you just love it when the Wings and Datsyuk beat the Avalache.

Another Jaw-Dropping Assist

Enough said.

Banking It

Count on Datsyuk to find creative ways to score.

Steal 'N Score

He's a sneaky thief when it comes to stealing the puck.

Dancing Around

Don't you love just watching him dance on the ice?

Kicking the Puck

Another Datsyuk-Zetterberg connection. Datsyuk kicks the puck to Zetterberg who takes it up to score.

He is just one of the most creative player in the league.

Datsyuk's First Goal

Of course, there is nothing like the first goal of his career. You have to admit, that is a pretty good first goal, one of many.

I still can't believe how he got it in.

There are no words to describe Datsyuk. He's been having a great career so far with Detroit. Let's hope his awesomeness doesn't end for years to come.