Let's make this birthday one to remember.

54 years old (Born on April 28, 1970)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Nicklas Lidstrom! The man who made playing defense look easier than assembling IKEA furniture. With seven Norris Trophies, four Stanley Cups, and a Hall of Fame induction under your belt, you've certainly earned more bragging rights than Sweden has meatballs.

From gracefully patrolling Detroit's blue line for two decades to captaining the Red Wings with unmatched poise, you set standards higher than an Olympic ski jump in Stockholm. May your birthday be filled with laughter, joy—and fewer penalties than career goals (which shouldn't be hard). Cheers to another year as smooth as your skating stride!