Vegas loses its second-round pick in this summer's NHL draft. In addition, coach John Tortorella was fined for violating the league's media rules.
Ice hockeyCarolina swept through the quarterfinals in the same manner as the round of 16 - eight straight wins in total. It has been almost 40 years since a team reached the semifinals with eight straight wins.
SportsCarolina is one win away from reaching the Stanley Cup semifinals. Philadelphia lost 4–1 on the road in Game 3 of the quarterfinals.
Ice hockeyBuffalo star Rasmus Dahlin is one of three finalists for the Norris Trophy, the award given to the NHL's best defenseman. The Swede could become the first player in Buffalo history to win the award.
Ice hockeyAfter a six-month injury layoff, Vegas' Swedish team captain, William Karlsson, returned to the ice, and Vegas won the first Stanley Cup quarterfinal against Anaheim.
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 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 hockeyThe Swedes in Minnesota were heavily involved in the team's 6–1 rout of Dallas in their first playoff game. Joel Eriksson Ek and Jesper Wallstedt combined for two goals and 27 saves.
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