Nicklas Bäckström, 37, is making a comeback in Tre Kronor after eight years. National team captain Sam Hallam has selected him for the Finland Hockey Games next week. He takes on incredible responsibility and possesses cutting-edge skills, especially in the power play, like perhaps no one else in Europe, says Hallam.
Ice hockeyLuleå won the replay of the SM final away against Brynäs after a crazy match. The champion team turned a 0-4 deficit into a 7-5 victory in a match where both teams managed the feat of scoring three goals in 85 seconds. Nicklas Bäckström made two assists – his first points in the SHL return.
Ice hockeyA lightning start and spectacular finish. This gives Luleå a golden opportunity in the SM final series against Brynäs. The Norrbotten team can take their second SM gold at home on Thursday after 6–2 in Gävle.
SportsScoring king so far in the playoffs – in the third SM final, he stepped forward as a goal scorer. Defender Frédéric Allard struck with a hat-trick when Luleå crushed Brynäs, 5–1. I don't know what's happening, but I have no problem with it, says Allard to TV4.
SportsMalmö took the lead after a disputed penalty. But Brynäs could turn it around – and take a 2–0 lead in the quarterfinal series against the Skåne team. We find a way to win, which has been our strength all season, says Anton Rödin in TV4 after the 4–2 win.
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