Tue Apr 22 14:21:13 2008

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Lidstrom finalist for yet another Norris Trophy

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Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Detroit's Nicklas Lidstrom is up for yet another James Norris Memorial Trophy as the National Hockey League's best defenseman.

The Red Wings defenseman, who has won the Norris five of the past six seasons, is joined by Zdeno Chara of the Boston Bruins and Dion Phaneuf of the Calgary Flames as finalists for the award, which is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writer's Association.

Lidstrom had 10 goals and 60 assists in 76 games this season, with a staggering plus-40 for the President's Trophy winners. Another win for Lidstrom, who turns 38 on Monday, would vault him past Ray Bourque and into sole possession of third all-time in Norris wins. Former Bruins great Bobby Orr won the award eight times, while Montreal's Doug Harvey ranks second with seven.

Chara had 51 points -- 17 goals and 34 assists -- for the Bruins, and Phaneuf had 43 assists and 17 goals for 60 points. They are vying to be the first person other and Lidstrom to win the award since Scott Niedermayer for the 2003-04 season.