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Red Wings' Lidstrom wins Norris Trophy

Team Lidstrom's Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings is seen prior to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 30, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch
Team Lidstrom's Nicklas Lidstrom of the Detroit Red Wings is seen prior to the 2011 NHL All-Star Game in Raleigh, N.C., Jan. 30, 2011. UPI/Kevin Dietsch | License Photo

NEW YORK, June 22 (UPI) -- Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom Wednesday was awarded his seventh Norris Trophy, indicative of the NHL's top blueliner.

Lidstrom, 41, won the award for the seventh time in 10 years (2001-03, 2006-08, 2011), tying Doug Harvey for second-most career Norris trophies. Boston Bruins great Bobby Orr has the most with eight.

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The Swedish defenseman took the Norris despite finishing his 19th season with the Red Wings with a minus-2 rating. He did, however, compile the second-most points among defensemen last season with 62 (16 goals, 46 assists) in 82 games.

Lidstrom announced Monday he was returning to play another season for Detroit.

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