Ivar Stenberg was the game-winner as San Jose defeated the New York Islanders 3-2 in the NHL. The Swedish star decided the game with the only goal in the shootout.
Ice hockeyThe New York Islanders' Swedish players were involved in all of the team's goals in last night's NHL game, but it wasn't enough to beat New Jersey, which won in overtime.
Ice hockeySimon Holmström scored two goals for the New York Islanders as they earned a much-needed 4-1 road win over Toronto in last night’s NHL game. “Everyone played incredible,” the Swede said after the game.
Ice hockeySwedish forward Victor Eklund scored his first NHL goal. The 20-year-old also had an assist in the New York Islanders' big win over New Jersey on the other side of the Hudson River.
Ice hockeyA new generation of Swedes is taking their place in the NHL - at the same time, a trio of older blue and yellow hockey heroes are stepping into leading roles. Mats Sundin and Daniel and Henrik Sedin will lift their teams off the ice - Ivar Stenberg, Anton Frondell, Viggo Björck and Victor Eklund on it. Here is a guide for the NHL season.
Ice hockeyOne of sports' biggest profiles presented himself immediately. Nathan MacKinnon slammed in a puck and noted two assists as Canada opened the group play in the World Championship ice hockey with 4–0 against Slovenia.
Ice hockeyFlorida rolled over Tampa Bay and extended their lead in the "Battle for the Sunshine State" – where the two rivals meet in the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup. An even better position has Toronto in the settlement against Ottawa. One more win and Toronto is in the quarterfinals.
Ice hockeyAlexander Ovechkin received the home crowd's cheers when he, prior to Washington's meeting with Carolina, was celebrated for his goal record in NHL. For once, he then left the ice goalless.
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