Red Wings’ Datsyuk scratched from Game 4 of Stanley Cup finals, missing 6th game with foot

Red Wings’ Datsyuk misses Game 4 vs. Penguins

PITTSBURGH — Red Wings star Pavel Datsyuk did not play in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup finals, missing his sixth straight game because of a foot injury.

The MVP finalist participated in the morning skate Thursday, then stayed on the ice afterward in an attempt to be ready to face the Pittsburgh Penguins.

But Datsyuk was scratched from the lineup. When that was announced at Mellon Arena, Penguins fans cheered.

Datsyuk last played May 19, when he blocked a shot with his foot against the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals.

Detroit coach Mike Babcock inserted Kris Draper into the lineup and took out Justin Abdelkader, who scored in the first two games.