For the last decade and a half, Nicklas Lidstrom has been the most consistent defenseman in the NHL. HeÆs brought home six Norris Trophies, been named to 11 All-Star teams, took home the Conn Smythe in 2002, and even has an Olympic gold medal from 2006.
Tonight, LidstromÆs assist on what would be the game-winning goal from Henrik Zetterberg put him at 1,000 career points.
To him, itÆs probably just another trophy in the case. But he earned a standing ovation from the crowd at Joe Louis Arena, and he responded with a nice curtain call of sorts from the bench.
His individual performance shined bright in DetroitÆs 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings, but the team as a whole really responded strongly after a brutal 6-2 loss to Buffalo two nights earl ...
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Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom Gets 1,000th Career Point in Big Red Wings Victory
Posted: 15th October 2009 by Evan Drexler in NHLComments Off on Detroit’s Nicklas Lidstrom Gets 1,000th Career Point in Big Red Wings Victory