Detroit: Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom said he wants to play for Sweden in the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Lidstrom scored the game-winning goal in the gold-medal game against Finland in 2006. Lidstrom, 39, said the rash of injuries that have hit the Red Wings didn't slow his decision. "In a while we're going to be healthy again," he said. "We're going to have guys back. We're going to be in good shape for the second half of the season." Lidstrom acknowledged that it will be hard for Sweden to repeat. "You look at Canada and Russia, they are the guys that will have real strong teams and will be the favorites," he said.

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