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Philadelphia Flyers Part Ways with Coach Tortorella After Struggles

After barely three years, the hot-tempered NHL coach John Tortorella gets fired from Philadelphia Flyers. He is replaced by the assistant coach Brad Shaw.

Philadelphia Flyers Part Ways with Coach Tortorella After Struggles

Swedish Sniper Söderblom Shines in Detroit's Victory Over Utah

The dark horse Elmer Söderblom set the tone with Detroit's first goal in the win against Utah. Fellow countryman Simon Edvinsson notched two assists.

Swedish Sniper Söderblom Shines in Detroit's Victory Over Utah

The Swede behind the dream period: "Shows great character"

It took a long time for a stable Pittsburgh win. Then New York Islanders struck back - much thanks to double Swedish goals.

The Swede behind the dream period: "Shows great character"

The Swede traded twice – in a quarter

15 minutes. Approximately how long Swedish defenseman Oliver Kylington belonged to New York Islanders after the trade from Colorado last night, Swedish time.

The Swede traded twice – in a quarter

Filip Forsberg in top form ahead of the Four Nations

Filip Forsberg has found his form just in time for the Four Nations. The forward scored two goals in Nashville's 6–4 win over Buffalo.

Filip Forsberg in top form ahead of the Four Nations

Traded Swede scored goal directly

Traded back Adam Boqvist barely had time to unpack after the quick move from Florida before he scored a goal for his new club, New York Islanders. A goal that gave the team new strength.

Traded Swede scored goal directly

NHL brothers Boqvist split up

Florida back Adam Boqvist is changing clubs, again. He is thus leaving his brother Jesper to play for New York Islanders, who confirm the transfer.

NHL brothers Boqvist split up

Simon Holmström scores two goals against Colorado

Simon Holmström scored points when his New York Islanders won 5–2 against Colorado. They were fantastic, says coach Patrick Roy about Holmström and his linemates.

Simon Holmström scores two goals against Colorado

Nylander on his way to 30 goals

Toronto's and Tre Kronor's attacking star William Nylander is on a good path towards 30 goals scored so far this NHL season. When his team won at home against Tampa Bay with 5–3, it became goal 28.

Nylander on his way to 30 goals

Swedish goalkeepers excel in NHL

Samuel Ersson kept a tight grip on the goal when Philadelphia hosted Anaheim at home. And Jacob Markström in New Jersey made another incredible save when Tampa was defeated.

Swedish goalkeepers excel in NHL

Second shutout in a row for Markström

New Jersey's Swedish goalie Jacob Markström is on fire. When New York Rangers were crushed 5–0, Markström kept a clean sheet for the second match in a row.

Second shutout in a row for Markström

Toronto's William Nylander second in NHL's goal-scoring league

Toronto's William Nylander once again demonstrated his goal-scoring form when he scored two goals in tonight's loss to New York Islanders. Nylander can take comfort in the fact that with tonight's harvest, he is now in second place in the league's scoring league with 23 goals.

Toronto's William Nylander second in NHL's goal-scoring league

First Home Win for Sörensen in Chicago

Now Anders Sörensen can check off the first home win as head coach in NHL. His Chicago beat New York Islanders with 5–3.

First Home Win for Sörensen in Chicago

Holmström gave the Swedish NHL coach another loss

New York Islanders' 23-year-old forward Simon Holmström, once in Tranås AIF and HV71, scored more points than in any previous match in the league when his team beat Chicago at home with 5–4. .

Holmström gave the Swedish NHL coach another loss

Back-Larsson crucial as Seattle won

The defender Adam Larsson, once in Skellefteå, stepped forward as one of Seattle's best players and also contributed three assists when the team beat New York Islanders on the road with 5–2. .

Back-Larsson crucial as Seattle won

The hot Swedish goal fest – four in two days

Simon Holmström continues to score goals for his New York Islanders. For the second consecutive match, the Swede was a two-goal scorer and secured the win over Buffalo.

The hot Swedish goal fest – four in two days

Top goalkeeper nailed it again – Karlsson responds

Minnesota's goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson played a great game and kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 win against Buffalo. Above all, towards the end of the match, Filip made some really big saves, says coach John Hynes.

Top goalkeeper nailed it again – Karlsson responds

Swedish Trio Decisive for Detroit

It took until more than halfway through the third period before Detroit could take control against New York Islanders away. Three Swedes contributed highly to the match ending with a 4–2 win for Detroit.

Swedish Trio Decisive for Detroit

Swedish show in NHL – goal fest for Bratt and Wennberg

It was a blue-yellow goal fest in tonight's NHL matches. Both New Jersey's Jesper Bratt and San Jose's Alexander Wennberg became two-goal scorers – and, in addition, all the goals in the meeting between New York Islanders and Detroit were scored by Swedes.

Swedish show in NHL – goal fest for Bratt and Wennberg

Penalties decided after Swedish goals

Pierre Engvall scored the leading goal for New York Islanders. A period later, Rasmus Andersson equalized to 1–1 for Calgary, and then the regular match time was over.

Penalties decided after Swedish goals

Ersson the Match Hero - Kept a Clean Sheet

Swedish goalkeeper Samuel Ersson kept a clean sheet when his Philadelphia defeated Boston in tonight's NHL with 2–0. He fights, and the team likes to play in front of him, says coach John Tortorella after the match.

Ersson the Match Hero - Kept a Clean Sheet

Ullmark missing – substitute Forsberg injured?

The Swedish goalkeeper Linus Ullmark was absent for Ottawa at home against Los Angeles in NHL ice hockey. Instead, his compatriot Anton Forsberg got the chance, but he had to leave at the beginning of the second period with a suspected injury.

Ullmark missing – substitute Forsberg injured?

Nylander scores two goals against Pittsburgh

Toronto's Swedish star forward William Nylander scored two goals when Pittsburgh was defeated 4-2 in tonight's NHL. The new NHL club Utah also continued its winning streak with a Swedish goal.

Nylander scores two goals against Pittsburgh

NHL's Hidden Gem Receives the Guldpucken: "Very Prestigious"

Gustav Forsling, who won the Stanley Cup with Florida last NHL season, is awarded the Guldpucken, the award for Sweden's best male ice hockey player. .

NHL's Hidden Gem Receives the Guldpucken: "Very Prestigious"