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He won four Stanley Cup championships during his career with his team.
15 Interesting Facts About Nicklas Lidström
Nicklas Lidström, nicknamed 'The Perfect Human,' was a legendary Swedish defenceman who won four Stanley Cups and seven Norris Trophies during his Hall of Fame career with the Detroit Red Wings.
Position
Defence
Jersey
#5
Status
Retired
Teams
3
Facts
15
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He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame on November 9, 2015.
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He won the James Norris Memorial Trophy, awarded to the NHL's top defenceman, a remarkable seven times.
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He was the first European to win the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoffs most valuable player.
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He became the first European-born-and-trained captain to win the Stanley Cup in 2008.
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His team never missed the playoffs during his career, setting the longest streak of playoff appearances for a player in league history.
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He was named one of the '100 Greatest NHL Players' in history in 2017.
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He holds the record for most regular-season games played by a player in a career spent with only one NHL team, with 1,564 games.
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He is the all-time leader in games played with a single NHL team by a European-born player.
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He is the oldest player in NHL history to record his first career hat-trick, achieving it at 40 years of age.
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He won his seventh Norris Trophy at 41 years and 57 days old, making him the oldest Norris Trophy winner.
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He is a member of the Triple Gold Club, having won the Stanley Cup, World Championship, and an Olympic gold medal.
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He became the first European-born defenceman to reach 1,000 career points in the NHL.
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His jersey number 5 was officially retired by his team on March 6, 2014, in a pre-game ceremony.
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He scored the gold medal-clinching goal for his national team against Finland at the 2006 Winter Olympics.
About Nicklas Lidström
Nicklas Lidström was a legendary Swedish defenceman who played his entire 20-season NHL career with the Detroit Red Wings. Renowned for his exceptional two-way play and durability, he captained the Red Wings to a Stanley Cup, won four championships, and earned a remarkable seven Norris Trophies. He is widely considered one of the greatest defencemen in NHL history and a member of the Triple Gold Club.
Career Achievements & Milestones
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Stanley Cup Champion
1997
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Stanley Cup Champion
1998
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Stanley Cup Champion
2002
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Stanley Cup Champion
2008
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James Norris Memorial Trophy
7 times
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Conn Smythe Trophy
2002
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Hockey Hall of Fame Inductee
2015
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Triple Gold Club Member
Player Information & Stats
Detailed career statistics and background information about Nicklas Lidström.
Player Info
Country: Sweden
Position: Defence
Jersey #: 5
Status: Retired
Age: 55 years old
Physical Stats
Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)
Weight: 192 lbs (87 kg)
Born: Krylbo, Sweden
Career Stats
Seasons: 20
Goals: 264
Assists: 878
Points: 1142
Teams: 3
Drafted: 1989
Round: 3rd
Hall of Fame: ✓ Inducted
Teams & Career
Skogsbo SK Västerås IK Detroit Red Wings
Nicklas Lidström played for 3 different teams during his 20 seasons career. He was originally drafted 3rd overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 1989.