Official Site of the Red Wings · Dec 3, 2015
Kronwall reaches Red Wings milestone
Niklas Kronwall gained a reputation as a hard, but clean, hitter in the NHL when he walloped Chicago forward Martin Havlat during the 2009 Stanley Cup playoffs. (Photo by Getty Images) DETROIT – Five defensemen have played in more games for the Red Wings than Niklas Kronwall.
Tonight, the veteran blue liner will play in career game No. 700 when the Wings host the Arizona Coyotes at Joe Louis Arena.
The 34-year-old Kronwall will join Nicklas Lidstrom (1,564), Marcel Pronovost (983), Red Kelly (846), Reed Larson (708) and Gary Bergman (706) as defensemen who have reached the plateau.