The native of Sweden has won the award in seven of the last 10 seasons (2001-03, 2006-08, 2011) and tied Doug Harvey for the second most all-time. Bobby Orr sits atop the list with eight.
Lidstrom, 41, was a nominee for the 11th time in the past 13 seasons despite finishing with a minus-rating (-2) for the first time in his career.
The four-time Stanley Cup winner ranked second among all blueliners with 62 points (16G, 46A) in 82 games. He became the oldest defenseman in league history to register a 60-point campaign.
Boston’s Zdeno Chara and Nashville’s Shea Weber were the other finalists.
Duncan Keith of the Chicago Blackhawks won the Norris last season.
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