Datsyuk again helps Wings past the Blues, 5-3

Jimmy Howard shook off a shaky start to the third period and set the stage for another big moment for Pavel Datsyuk in the Red Wings’ 5-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues.

Datsyuk scored the go-ahead goal late in the third, one night after he netted the overtime winner to beat Edmonton. The Red Wings have won two straight after a season-worst four-game losing streak. He has had added an assist and has 10 goals and seven assists in 17 games since returning from a broken wrist that sidelined him for 19 games

Howard, who was in net for a 2-1 overtime victory over the Edmonton Oilers at home on Friday, is 17-3-2 on the road.

Detroit appeared to be in control after two periods, leading 3-1 and holding the St. Louis power play to three shots in four opportunities

Datsyuk skated around three defenders on the go-ahead goal after winning a battle for the puck along the boards, beating Jaroslav Halak at 13:13. Abelkader added his fifth, beating the St. Louis defense in transition 1:20 later.