Lidstrom proves his worth

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The Power Of Lidstrom
Published 3/10/2008 by Paul at KK Hockey
... passes out of the defensive zone, the move that shifts the attack into gear. With Lidstrom in the lineup, the club averages 3.2 goals per game. Without him, that percentage dropped to 2.3 tallies a night. The power play registered six times in 34 opportunities minus Lidstrom, but was good for three goals Sunday, with Lidstrom, armed with one of the league’s deadliest and most accurate point shots, figuring directly in two of the tallies. read on

Traitorous Rookies And Beer Body Art [NHL Closer]
Published 3/10/2008 by Leitch at Deadspin
... The Lid Is Back On. Stat 'o the Day: Detroit averages 3.2 goals per game with Nicklas Lidstrom and just 2.3 without him. To think that a defenseman can have that kind of impact on an offense is pretty mind-blowing. The Norris Trophy winner-for-life returned in yesterday's 4-3 win over Nashville, as the Wings appear to have weathered that late push from Dallas for the Campbell Conference lead. They also contributed to ...