Nicklas Lidström reaches a milestone !
Nicklas Lidström(
) scored the 900th point of his career in tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche on a feed by Brian Rafalski. I just want to thank this great organization for presenting me with the opportunity to play in the NHL, he said after the game in the dressing room.
A native of Sweden, Nicklas Lidström was originally drafted to the NHL by the Detroit Red Wings in the 3rd round of the 1989 entry draft. He has appeared in 1184 NHL games during his career, notching 214 goals and adding 686 assists along with 396 penalty minutes. The 39 year old defenseman has played 4 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 1+2=3 with 2 PIM.
