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Swedish Rookie Lekkerimäki Shines in Vancouver's NHL Victory

Two goals, including the decisive penalty shot. Swedish Vancouver forward Jonathan Lekkerimäki sank New Jersey in NHL ice hockey, but coach Rick Tocchet reveals that it wasn't his choice to choose the 20-year-old as penalty shooter.

Swedish Rookie Lekkerimäki Shines in Vancouver's NHL Victory

Nylander's cheeky solo goal – Ullmark helpless

Toronto's Swedish goal king William Nylander performed an elegant solo effort when he dribbled past the entire Ottawa team and finally fooled a chanceless Linus Ullmark before putting the puck in the goal. .

Nylander's cheeky solo goal – Ullmark helpless

Pettersson on fire as Vancouver turned the game around and won

Elias Pettersson has shown declining form, but was involved in most things when Vancouver defeated Calgary with 4–3. .

Pettersson on fire as Vancouver turned the game around and won

The Swede set the tone for Vancouver's win

Vancouver's Elias Pettersson scored the game's first – and for a long time only – goal in the win against Minnesota. With four minutes left of the first period, the Swede banged in a direct shot after a pass from teammate Brock Boeser.

The Swede set the tone for Vancouver's win

Guide: Rivalry match in Four Nations

Defeat for both in the premiere match – but Sweden took a point against Canada while Finland fell heavily against the USA. Which team will take the chance to hang on in the final hunt in Four Nations?.

Guide: Rivalry match in Four Nations

The tournament starts tonight – this is what's at stake

Tonight, the star-studded Four Nations begins. Sweden meets Canada in the premiere of the first NHL national team tournament since 2016.

The tournament starts tonight – this is what's at stake

The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

Master back Gustav Forsling was back after a break and took his first shifts with Tre Kronor in Montreal. It felt really good, I'm healthy and fresh, so no danger, he says.

The Master Ready for Play: "No Danger"

After internal strife – deleted social media

The turmoil has been total around Elias Pettersson in Vancouver. Then the Three Crowns star has chosen to leave the public sphere on the net.

After internal strife – deleted social media

The Reserve in Top Line – Forsling Was Missing

He came in on a recall – well inside Tre Kronor, Pittsburgh star Rickard Rakell was placed in a top line. I'm clearly very happy about this opportunity, says Rakell.

The Reserve in Top Line – Forsling Was Missing

"This is what you dream about"

He has played four matches in six days ahead of the Four Nations. But the enthusiasm to lead Tre Kronor blows away the fatigue for team captain Victor Hedman, 34.

"This is what you dream about"

Pettersson dominated as Vancouver fell

Elias Pettersson, no, not Vancouver's star center with the same name on the team, but the 20-year-old new defenseman, scored his first point in the NHL in the meeting with Detroit. At the same time, a third Pettersson made his debut for Vancouver.

Pettersson dominated as Vancouver fell

Leaves after the conflict with Swedish star

Elias Pettersson is staying in Vancouver. Instead, it's teammate JT Miller who is being forced out of the club, reports nhl.

Leaves after the conflict with Swedish star

First NHL goal for Linus Karlsson

Vancouver's Swedish center Linus Karlsson struck with his first goal in his NHL career on Thursday night, Swedish time. The 25-year-old sent the puck past Nashville's goalkeeper in the opening of the second period, after a pass from Tyler Myers.

First NHL goal for Linus Karlsson

The Boss: The Swedish Star's Quarrel is Bad for the Team

The gap between Vancouver's Swedish star forward Elias Pettersson and teammate JT Miller has become so large that it affects the team. It doesn't seem to be a good solution, says Vancouver's CEO Jim Rutherford, reports NHL.

The Boss: The Swedish Star's Quarrel is Bad for the Team

Star misses Four Nations

Jacob Markström misses the Four Nations. But who replaces the goalkeeper star in the national team tournament? We will communicate that when we decide it, says national team captain Sam Hallam.

Star misses Four Nations

The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

The Finnish star forward Patrik Laine does not mince words about Sweden ahead of the national team tournament Four Nations. We hate them, it's that simple, he says to nhl.

The Finn about Three Crowns: Hates them

Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

Only a month left until the release. Now, Viaplay has secured the rights to the national team tournament Four Nations.

Confirmed: They Broadcast Four Nations

The Coach on the Swedish Goal: "Seven-Hole Shot"

Vancouver lost to Montreal – but Swedish Jonathan Lekkerimäki set a personal record with two points in a match. A seven-hole shot, says coach Rick Tocchet.

The Coach on the Swedish Goal: "Seven-Hole Shot"

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

The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"

Toronto's superstar William Nylander delivered another goal and contributed to the 3-2 win against Nashville. If given the chance to beat his teammates in the star-studded Four Nations, he says: I'm psyched.

The Point King Nylander: "Taggad"

Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

Both William Eklund and Fabian Zetterlund get rejected by Sam Hallam. In their place, veteran Gustav Nyquist gets a spot in Tre Kronor's squad for the star-studded Four Nations.

Three Crowns' squad for the Four Nations

Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

It has been ups and downs for the Swedish NHL stars during the autumn. Two months before the hot Four Nations, Tre Kronor's national team captain Sam Hallam presents his squad.

Time for the squad announcement – who will make the star team?

Pettersson picked up points – in chaotic win

Elias Pettersson contributed with two assists in tonight's match, where his Vancouver Canucks won the away game against Ottawa with 4–3. Elias Pettersson has thus made six points (two goals and four assists) in the last four matches.

Pettersson picked up points – in chaotic win

NHL start Elias Pettersson's celebrated birthday with Swedish success

Elias Pettersson celebrated his 26th birthday at home in Rogers Arena in Vancouver. It was an evening to remember for the Swede.

NHL start Elias Pettersson's celebrated birthday with Swedish success