34 Quotes by Nicklas Lidstrom

This is bigger than the Stanley Cup. You only get a chance to win the Olympic title every four years. You get a chance every year to win the Stanley Cup. The Olympic tournament is special.

They were going for it, too. They were trying to score a goal. They were all going forward, and I stepped up at the right time.

A lot of these teams are dangerous teams because they have nothing to lose. They're playing with a lot of enthusiasm and energy and it make it tough (for opponents).

At least we get a couple days in between games after tonight. That's going to help us a lot.

It's an unbelievable feeling to finish on top and to win in your last Olympic tournament. Finally being able to wear the gold medal is just an unbelievable feeling.

I tried to shoot high on the blocker side and I hit it perfectly.

It's love of the game. He comes down to optional skates. On off days he comes down and rides the bike. He just loves the game.

They were a lot quicker when they had the puck. They jumped on us early, and they had guys joining the rush. We were flat-footed and just watching them go by us.

He's real good in his own end so it's worked out well playing with him -- he's covering up for me when I join the rush or get up there in the play.