Calgary beats Seattle 6-2 for fifth straight home win
Although things can be tough on the road, Calgary continues to rule at home. The NHL team earned its fifth straight home win last night, beating Seattle 6-2.
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Mattias Ekholm Scores in Return From Injury as Oilers Shut Out Flames 4-0
Swedish ice hockey player Mattias Ekholm scored one of the goals in Edmonton's 4-0 victory over Calgary in the NHL last night, returning to the ice after an injury.
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William Nylander Scores Twice and Reaches 700 NHL Points in Maple Leafs’ Win over Avalanche
Toronto's William Nylander had a big game against Colorado tonight. With two goals and three assists, he was involved in almost everything in the 6-3 victory - and passed the milestone of 700 career NHL points. Icon Mats Sundin paid tribute to him.
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Alexander Nylander signs one-year NHL deal with Calgary Flames
Toronto star William Nylander's younger brother Alexander has signed a new NHL contract. Last night, a one-year contract was finalized with the Calgary Flames.
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Calle Järnkrok returns to Brynäs after 13 NHL seasons
Brynäs' dream signing is complete. Center Calle Järnkrok is returning after 13 seasons in the NHL. "It feels fantastic that it's now done," Järnkrok tells Brynäs' website.
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Mikael Backlund dropped from the Olympics, will not play in World Cup this year
Mikael Backlund did not earn a place on the Swedish Olympic squad. He will not play in the World Cup either. "There will be no World Cup for me this year," Backlund told Radiosporten.
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Minute of silence in the NHL after fatal Alberta crash that killed three junior hockey players
Three junior hockey players have died after a crash in Alberta, Canada. A moment of silence was held before the NHL game between the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs.
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Swede named NHL Player of the Week
Rasmus Andersson is being recognized for his great play in the NHL. The Calgary defender has been named last week's best player in the North American hockey league.
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Nylander Extends Scoring Streak but Leaves Game Injured
The rivalry match between Buffalo and Toronto (5–3) offered plenty of Swedish points. Toronto's William Nylander extended his good season start – but was forced to interrupt the match due to injury.
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NHL's Nils Höglander Undergoes Surgery, Out for Several Months
Vancouver forward Nils Höglander will be away from NHL play for a few months.
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Mikael Backlund Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Calgary Flames
Mikael Backlund, 36, continues his NHL journey in Calgary. The Swedish center has signed a new two-year contract with the club. I am very glad, says Backlund to the club's website.
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Mikael Backlund on Trump: Canada Should Stay Independent
Three Crowns' NHL star Mikael Backlund has lived almost half his life in Calgary. He takes a clear stance for Canada in the conflict with the USA. Trump can say what he wants. There I feel like a Canadian. Canada is Canada and I don't want Canada to become part of the USA, says the center ahead of the World Championship premiere against Slovakia.
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Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs
Time was running out. Then Joel Eriksson Ek scored the 2-2 goal against Anaheim and secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for his Minnesota. It felt good to see that puck go in, says Eriksson Ek to reporters after the game.
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Superstar Connor McDavid Injured - Leaves the Team
The superstar Connor McDavid is injured. Just 37 seconds into the away game against Columbus in NHL ice hockey, the 27-year-old skated off the ice. He's heading home to Edmonton, says coach Kris Knoblauch.
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After the Fatal Crash – Gaudreau Honored in Calgary
NHL star Johnny Gaudreau, who recently died in a car accident, was hailed by his former club Calgary in the team's first home game of the season.
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