Detroit — The goose egg finally was removed from Gustav Lindstrom's official statistics last week in Minnesota.
Lindstrom shot from the point, and this time, in game No. 69 of his career, the puck found open space and eluded the opposing goaltender. Lindstrom finally had his first NHL goal.
It was a long time coming.
"I had some shots this year, so it was a good feeling to see that first one go in," Lindstrom said after Tuesday's practice. "I was so happy."
Lindstrom's goal was another highlight in what's been a promising season for a 23-year-old defenseman playing in his first full NHL season.