The future Hall of Famer will hang up his skates at 42.

The future Hall of Famer will hang up his skates at 42.
Lidstrom had been a game-time decision.
Lidstrom has circled Saturday as his possible return date and hasn't had any notable setbacks. In fact, today he looked very ready according to most reports. The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
Sounds like Lidstrom plays tomorrow. Keep an eye out for an official confirmation of his status.
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.
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.
Good news for Lidstrom, who is back to skating normally. While the captain has no timetable to return, skating is a great sign.
Good news for Lidstrom, who is back to skating normally. While the captain has no timetable to return, skating is a great sign.
Good news for Lidstrom, who is back to skating normally. While the captain has no timetable to return, skating is a great sign.
Doesn't sound like Lidstrom is an option to play any time soon.
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.
Seems like Lidstrom is out until next Monday at the very earliest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The future Hall-of-Fame defenseman is enjoying another stellar season with 10 goals and 31 points in 62 games.
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 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 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.