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The NHL team Colorado has won the series 4–0 after last night's victory against Los Angeles. The team has thus - thanks to fine efforts by Swedish player Gabriel Landeskog - advanced to the quarterfinals.
Ice hockeyIn its first playoff appearance in 15 years, Buffalo is on its way to the Stanley Cup quarterfinals. The team thrashed Boston 6–1 on the road and now leads the series 3–1.
Ice hockeyDallas' Swedish NHL defenseman Nils Lundkvist suffered a horrific injury last night when he was hit in the face by a skate. Dallas coach Glen Gulutzan says he has a deep facial gash from the skate.
Ice hockeyCarolina has become the first team to secure its spot in the Stanley Cup quarterfinals after last night's win over Ottawa. It was a crushing series, which Carolina won 4–0.
Ice hockeyLukas Vejdemo returns home to Djurgården after three years with Leksand, the last of which he spent as team captain when Leksand left the SHL.
Ice hockeyMontreal has taken a 2-1 lead in its Stanley Cup playoff series against Tampa Bay after tonight's 3-2 overtime win.
Ice hockeyThe information has been out for a long time - now it's final and official. Dennis Hall, 36, is leaving Bik Karlskoga to become head coach of SHL club Luleå.
Ice hockeyColorado brought the enforcers to California. With a 4-2 road win against the LA Kings, Gabriel Landeskog and company are one game away from reaching the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Ice hockeyNoah Östlund had a goal and an assist in his Stanley Cup debut as his Buffalo team beat Boston 3–1.
Ice hockeyMikael Karlberg has been named the new head coach of Modo in the Swedish Hockey League. "I feel very inspired," he told Modo's website.
Ice hockeyDallas beat Minnesota in the third game of the Stanley Cup round of 16 - but only after 92 minutes of play.
Ice hockeyPhiladelphia is one win away from the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup playoffs. On Thursday night, Pittsburgh lost 5–2.
Ice hockeyThe big event in Swedish hockey on Wednesday night was Björklöven's long-awaited return to the top league. At least on the Swedish mainland.
Ice hockeyAfter 25 harrowing years in the lower leagues, Björklöven is back in the SHL. Eight players on today's team weren't even born the last time the SM-gold club played in the top league. Here are five points about the Umeå club.
Ice hockeyIt's been 25 years, but now Björklöven are back in the top league in ice hockey. The Umeå team beat BIK Karlskoga in four straight games in the final of the Hockey Allsvenskan, the last one by a whopping 7–3. "It's huge. I'm so proud of the guys," says team captain Axel Ottosson to TV4 Play.
Ice hockeyViggo Björck was not allowed to play in the U18 World Championship as he chose to complete the SM final series with Djurgården's juniors. Now he has been selected for Tre Kronor instead - as one of six JVM gold medalists. "It is impressive to see such a young player with that understanding of the game and maturity," says national captain Sam Hallam.
Ice hockeyDjurgården's star Viggo Björck was given an ultimatum - and chose the club team before the U18 World Cup. "I think we in the association should examine how we plan the league structure," says Anders Larsson, chairman of the Swedish Ice Hockey Association.
Ice hockeyViktor Arvidsson scored two goals as Boston evened the series against Buffalo in the Stanley Cup playoffs with a 4–2 victory.
Ice hockeyThe Olympic accident has been analyzed, but, according to chairman Anders Larsson, it has not yielded any "alarming" answers. One thing is clear: "We are far from where we want to be," says Larsson, who hopes for quick revenge at the World Cup in May.
Ice hockeyLinus Ullmark's Ottawa lost to Carolina - despite the Swedish goalie making 43 saves in the Stanley Cup playoffs. "He's been fantastic in the last two games and kept us in the game," said teammate Brady Tkachuk after the 2-3 loss in the second overtime period.
Ice hockeyBik Karlskoga had the lead three times - but did not win. Björklöven turned it around in 2 minutes 45 seconds, won 5–4 and is one game away from the SHL. It's the most difficult game left to clinch the series, says match winner Fredrik Forsberg.
Ice hockeyWashington has been eliminated from the NHL. But there will still be no World Cup game for Rasmus Sandin - who has a knee injury.
Ice hockeyBuffalo won the first meeting against Boston in the Stanley Cup. But they needed four straight goals in the final period. "Absolutely fantastic," said Buffalo's star defenseman Rasmus Dahlin after the 4–3 victory.
Ice hockeyVictor Hedman is currently unavailable for the Tampa Bay Lightning ahead of the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. However, the Swede is back on the ice after a break for personal reasons, Lightning coach Jon Cooper announced.
Ice hockeyBjörklöven has taken control of the all-Swedish hockey final. With tonight's 4–2 win against Karlskoga, the Umeå team leads the series 2–0. "We should be happy about this win, then set it to zero," says Daniel Brodin of Björklöven.
Ice hockeyPatrik Allvin is leaving his position as general manager of the Vancouver Canucks. The team finished last in the NHL this season and missed the Stanley Cup playoffs for the fifth time in six years.
Ice hockeySix of the 16 teams are new to the Stanley Cup playoffs compared to last season. For Rasmus Dahlin's Buffalo, it's the team's first playoff appearance in a record 15 years. Here's what you need to know as they chase the trophy.
Ice hockeyIt is now clear which teams will face each other in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Ice hockeyAleksander Barkov missed the entire NHL season with Florida. Despite that, he has agreed to play for Finland at the World Cup - for the first time in ten years. It is also clear that club teammate Anton Lundell will join the World Cup squad.
Ice hockeyAfter just over 18 months, Mike Helber is leaving his role as strategic sports director at the Swedish Ice Hockey Association. "After clear discussions, I have chosen to resign as we have different views on the future direction," Helber tells Corren.
Ice hockeyTeam captain Lukas Vejdemo will not be joining Leksand as they drop out of the Swedish Hockey League. The 30-year-old forward has chosen to leave the club after their relegation from the SHL.
Ice hockeySwedes Wilmer Skoog and Ludvig Jansson scored their first NHL points last night when they helped lead Florida to a lopsided victory over Detroit, the AP reports.
Ice hockeyPatrick Fischer has been fired as the head coach of the Swiss men's national ice hockey team. The announcement comes a day after he admitted to buying fake COVID-19 certificates during the pandemic.
Ice hockeyA quarter of a century has passed since hockey was played in the top league in Umeå. Time for Björklöven again this fall? A short step towards the SHL was taken in the first all-Swedish hockey final.
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An explosion has occurred outside the entrance to an apartment building in Rosengård, Malmö, police say.
CrimePolice are investigating a suspected murder in Ludvika municipality. A woman is dead, and a man has been arrested.
CrimeA ten-year-old boy has been injured in an accident at a motocross track outside Kalmar. He has been admitted to the intensive care unit, Barometern reports.
SwedenThe Left Party will not back down from its demand to join a red-green government, the party’s vice-chair Ida Gabrielsson says on X. The parties’ red lines must be softened if a government is to be formed, Social Democrat Anders Ygeman says.
Swedish politicsAfter decades of deforestation, drought and fires, the Amazon rainforest is now emitting more carbon dioxide than it absorbs, a new study shows.
SwedenThe scent of grazing crustaceans can be used in a warning system for toxic algal blooms. The method could provide up to seven weeks’ advance warning of outbreaks.
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Ukraine will stop attacking Russian oil refineries if the United States supplies Kyiv with Patriot missiles, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News.
ConflictsThe Ukrainian Air Force is warning citizens that an air-raid alert app has been hacked. “There is no radiation threat! Stay calm!” the air force wrote in a message.
ConflictsDemocrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
World politicsBulgaria’s incumbent president, Iliana Jotova, will remain in office. “Bulgaria chose the future over the past. They chose a clear path,” Jotova said in her victory speech.
ConflictsThe rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
World politicsThe flare-up in fighting between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthi movement has forced more than 300,000 people to flee their homes in Yemen, according to the UN.
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The stock market has turned downwards after several AI-linked companies failed to meet expectations. Tech giants have invested trillions in a short time, and investors now want to know whether it is worth it. “The big cloud of concern is the enormous investments American companies are currently making in data centers and AI,” says Maria Landeborn, a savings economist at Danske Bank.
TechnologyHandelsbanken's currency forecast suggests the euro and US dollar could weaken against the Swedish krona by summer 2027, potentially making holidays abroad somewhat cheaper for people spending kronor. The forecast is conditional, not a promise.
BusinessThe number of bankruptcies fell by 15 percent in October compared with the same month last year, according to statistics from credit reporting company Syna.
BusinessThe decision will be made on Tuesday. Donald Trump could then lose the midterm elections. A setback for the Republican president could lead to new threats of tariffs, analysts say. But it’s not certain that a Democratic victory in Congress would calm things down, says SEB chief economist Jens Magnusson.
BusinessThe European Commission, the Council president, the European Parliament and scores of member states are pushing for new EU revenue to secure agreement on a new long-term budget. Sweden is firmly resisting - but for how long?
BusinessBinance announces that withdrawals from the crypto exchange will gradually resume on Sunday. At the same time, the FBI says North Korean hackers are behind the multi-billion-dollar heist targeting the crypto platform.
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Super talent Kimi Antonelli is the youngest world champion in Formula 1 history. His third-place finish at the Mexican Grand Prix also makes the 20-year-old Italy’s first world champion in 73 years. “It’s a day I’ll remember forever,” says Antonelli.
SportsVictory in the New York Marathon brings nearly one million kronor in prize money. But the big money is likely still to come for Andreas Almgren after his success. “All doors will open,” says his manager, Daniel Wessfeldt.
SportsReigning champions Arsenal beat Liverpool 1-0 away in the Premier League. Afterwards, Liverpool coach Andoni Iraola said that striker Alexander Isak needs to start going to ground.
FootballAndreas Almgren has won the New York Marathon in his marathon debut. “It’s actually impossible,” running icon Anders Gärderud tells Radiosporten.
SportsBoth police officers and spectators were injured when unrest broke out in the stands during the Allsvenskan derby between Häcken and IFK Göteborg. A total of 15 people have been arrested.
FootballVäxjö are 12th in the SHL standings after 14 games. The Småland club is now taking action: coach Björn Hellkvist has been fired.
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Radio personality David Druid is taking a break from hosting “Morgonpasset i P3” after video clips of him were shared on social media.
EntertainmentAmerican film director Michael Mann has accidentally shot himself in the leg, according to TMZ.
TV & filmThe year's best book for nine- to twelve-year-olds has been chosen. “Smoke” by Linda Johansson has won the Children's Radio Book Prize.
EntertainmentHeidi Klum is known for her spectacular Halloween costumes, and this year was no exception. The supermodel was unrecognizable at her annual party, where she appeared as a giant severed hand.
EntertainmentThere has been quite a storm surrounding “Married at First Sight XL”. This week, two of the show’s experts announced that they would not return for the next season. Now the couple Max Turpeinen and Belinda Hillman are being asked to leave the SVT production mid-season.
TV & filmAfter two weeks of duels, “Idol” has now started its “real” Saturday finals.
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Sweden's All Saints' Day (Alla helgons dag) is a public holiday and falls on Saturday, October 31, the same day as Halloween. The Church of Sweden observes All Souls' Day (Alla själars dag) the following day, Sunday, November 1.
Living in SwedenIn Sweden, All Saints' Day is a time to remember those who are no longer with us and place a candle at their graves.
Living in SwedenSweden has been named the country with the world's strongest passport in the Global Passport Report 2026
SwedenThere are a few things that Swedes don't really want to compromise on when it comes to their Midsummer table. Pickled herring, new potatoes, sour cream, chives, and of course strawberries.
SwedenSwedish Pick and mix candy has gone from being an integral part of Saturday treats to becoming an international sensation. On TikTok, feeds are filled with colorful bags, foam skulls, sour bottles, and Americans discovering that candy doesn't have to taste like it was designed in a laboratory with neon lights.
Living in SwedenSweden is entering the 2026 World Cup with a strong offense that will likely keep many defenders up at night. Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres are the big stars in the squad, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf is the team captain with extensive experience, and Graham Potter has assembled a team with maximum Premier League weight.
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