Nicklas Lidström reaches a milestone !
Nicklas Lidström(
) scored the 1000th point of his career in tonight's game against the Vancouver Canucks on a goal by Jiri Hudler. Now I am officialy with the big boys, he said in the post game media scrum..
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 1301 NHL games during his career, notching 239 goals and adding 761 assists along with 502 penalty minutes. The 40 year old defenseman has played 39 games with the Detroit Red Wings this season, totalling 7+27=34 with 34 PIM.
