Nicklas Lidström reaches a milestone !
Nicklas Lidström(
) notched the 700th assist of his career in tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks on a goal by Pavel Datsyuk. The pass just found the right guy, what more can I say, he commented to the media..
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 1202 NHL games during his career, notching 216 goals and adding 700 assists along with 414 penalty minutes. The 39 year old defenseman has played 22 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 3+16=19 with 20 PIM.
