Detroit Red Wings defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom, left, and Andreas Lilja, both of Sweden, stretch during hockey practice in Detroit, Friday, May 29, 2009. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday will match the Red Wings against the Pittsburgh Penguins. AP Photo logo AP Photo 6 months ago

Detroit Red Wings defensemen Nicklas Lidstrom, left, and Andreas Lilja, both of Sweden, stretch during hockey practice in Detroit, Friday, May 29, 2009. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Saturday will match the Red Wings against the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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