Franzen and Lidstrom are skating.
Lidstrom has circled Saturday as his possible return date and hasn't had any notable setbacks. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
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Nicklas Lidstrom News
No practice today for Wings. They're hopeful Lidstrom back soon, but see how he feels tomorrow before know about Saturday.
Lidstrom has circled Saturday as his possible return date. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Lidstrom said he's hopeful to play Saturday if he continues to improve
Good news for Lidstrom, who is back to skating normally. While the captain has no timetable to return, skating is a great sign.
Lidstrom is skating.
Good news for Lidstrom, who is back to skating normally. While the captain has no timetable to return, skating is a great sign.
Nicklas Lidstrom on ice. Doesn't look to be struggling on ankle.
Good news for Lidstrom, who is back to skating normally. While the captain has no timetable to return, skating is a great sign.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Given how much pain he's still in, nearly three weeks after getting hurt, the Detroit Red Wings opted to send captain Nicklas Lidstrom home Thursday.
Doesn't sound like Lidstrom is an option to play any time soon.
Lidstrom (deep bone bruise in right ankle) skated briefly, but has had a bit of a setback.
"It was more sore today when I skated,'' Lidstrom said. "I don't think it's good when you're more sore, so they want me to be more cautious about it.''
Lidstrom might miss another week or two at this rate. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Babcock said he doesn't expect lidstrom to play on trip
Seems like Lidstrom is out until next Monday at the very earliest.
Lidstrom will sit out two more games, Tuesday in Los Angeles and Wednesday in Anaheim, due to a deep bone bruise in his right ankle.
Lidstrom has been ruled out at least another two games as he continues to recover from a sore ankle. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Detroit Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom took a few spins on the ice today as players filed on for practice, but he left after about five minutes, which doesn't bode well for his status for games Tuesday in Los Angeles and Wednesday in Anaheim.
Not good news for Lidstrom. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Some good news: #RedWings Nicklas Lidstrom skated on his own today, albeit for a very short time. At least he got the skate boot on.
Good news for Lidstrom, who took the first step towards recovering. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Nicklas Lidstrom (bone bruise) is expected to miss Tuesday’s game. It’ll be his fourth straight game he has missed since getting hit in the right ankle with a puck against Colorado.
Lidstrom will be reevaluated shortly but it sounds like he will miss a couple more games. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Babcock said Lidstrom definitely out tonight and likely out Sunday, but didn't entirely rule him out vs. #Blackhawks Sunday.
The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
#RedWings will be without Nicklas Lidstrom for Friday against #Wild and Sunday against #Blackhawks
Lidstrom didn't practice today which was an indication he wasn't quite ready. Now, he's officially ruled out for two games. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Lidstrom not on ice at wings practice.
Lidstrom not practicing could be a sign he's due to miss more games. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Lidstrom not on ice for Wings morning skate in Columbus.
Lidstrom is day-to-day but was expected to play tonight. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Per Babcock: Lidstrom hit in ankle with puck, think he'll play Tuesday
Lidstrom could miss tomorrow's game. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
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Nick Lidstrom is over flu and plans to play Tuesday for #RedWings
Expect Lidstrom to play tomorrow night.
Nick Lidstrom took part in #Wings skate this morning but left early because he's feeling sick. He's a game-time decision.
Lidstrom could draw out tonight and further rest over the break. The current Norris Trophy winner has 10 goals and 28 points through 49 games. If he can't play, look for Jakub Kindl to get back into the lineup.
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Orr has long been in a class by himself as the greatest defenseman in hockey history. And now Lidstrom, entering his 20th season, potentially his last, has an opportunity to tie Orr’s seemingly unreachable record of eight Norris Trophies as the NHL’s best defenseman.
With another superb season, Lidstrom can tie the record of eight Norris Trophies. Last season the future Hall-of-Famer scored 16 goals ans 62 points over 82 games, making the point that he can continue to play at an elite level despite his age.