Sweden Living World Business Sports Entertainment FAQ

Cover image for Erik Karlsson

Erik Karlsson

Sweden's NHL-Loaded Team Aims for World Championship Gold at Home

The last time at home it was a success and World Championship gold. Now an NHL-packed Tre Kronor is chasing a World Championship victory for the first time in seven years.

Sweden's NHL-Loaded Team Aims for World Championship Gold at Home

Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Despite 17 NHL players on the team, the legend Peter Forsberg doubts Tre Kronor's gold chances at the World Championship in ice hockey. I'm still not a hundred percent convinced that it's enough for gold, says the 51-year-old TV expert.

Peter Forsberg Doubts Sweden's Gold Chances Despite Strong NHL Presence

Erik Karlsson to Miss Ice Hockey World Championship Due to Recovery Needs

Erik Karlsson has declined to play with Tre Kronor in the World Championship in ice hockey, which begins on Friday. Unfortunately, there will be no World Championship for me this year.

Erik Karlsson to Miss Ice Hockey World Championship Due to Recovery Needs

Pittsburgh Penguins fire Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

After missing the Stanley Cup playoffs two years in a row, Rickard Rakell's and Erik Karlsson's coach in Pittsburgh, Mike Sullivan, gets fired. Sullivan was in Pittsburgh for ten seasons and led the Penguins to Stanley Cup gold in 2016 and 2017.

Pittsburgh Penguins fire Stanley Cup-winning coach Mike Sullivan

Karlsson's 200th NHL Goal Highlights Pittsburgh's 5-0 Win Over Chicago

Erik Karlsson scored goal number 200 in the NHL when Pittsburgh crushed Chicago 5-0. The Swede himself was, however, moderately impressed.

Karlsson's 200th NHL Goal Highlights Pittsburgh's 5-0 Win Over Chicago

NHL Stars Return – Playing in Stockholm

Erik Karlsson, Filip Forsberg and Sidney Crosby. Some of the world's best hockey players are coming to Stockholm when Pittsburgh and Nashville meet in Stockholm this autumn, writes NHL in a press release.

NHL Stars Return – Playing in Stockholm

Karlsson stepped forward in overtime – sank Vegas

The extension was only 49 seconds old. Then, the Swedish star defender Erik Karlsson stepped forward for his Pittsburgh and decided with a 3-2 goal at home against Vegas in NHL ice hockey.

Karlsson stepped forward in overtime – sank Vegas

Two goals by Rakell – but Nylander had the final say

Rickard Rakell scored twice for Pittsburgh at home against Toronto in NHL hockey. He simultaneously recorded his 500th point – but the role of matchwinner was snatched by William Nylander.

Two goals by Rakell – but Nylander had the final say

Want revenge in the World Championship: "Extremely important"

The disappointment over a missed final spot in Four Nations sparked a desire for revenge in Tre Kronor. Ahead of the Olympic Games – but also the home World Championship in May.

Want revenge in the World Championship: "Extremely important"

Samuel Ersson: He Never Got Nervous

The hours before the match, Samuel Ersson found out that he would guard the goal. It ended with success.

Samuel Ersson: He Never Got Nervous

Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"

In two consecutive Olympic Games, NHL has abstained from participating. This makes star defenseman Erik Karlsson feel bitter.

Erik Karlsson's bitterness: "Never again"

Sam Hallam: "I'm incredibly disappointed"

Extension again and loss again. Three Crowns fell in the rivalry match against Finland, 3–4, and have a long way to go to a final spot.

Sam Hallam: "I'm incredibly disappointed"

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

Garpenlöv and Karlsson in a hug after the verbal spat

Erik Karlsson and former national team captain Johan Garpenlöv have made amends after the verbal altercation. On Friday, they met in a hug after the national team's training in Montreal.

Garpenlöv and Karlsson in a hug after the verbal spat

Erik Karlsson responds to criticism: "Not dependent yet"

Questioned before the tournament – one of the best in the penalty shootout against Canada. A personal revenge for Erik Karlsson? I'm not dependent on it yet, says the defenseman after Tre Kronor's 3–4 loss.

Erik Karlsson responds to criticism: "Not dependent yet"

Swedish comeback not enough – loss in thriller

Sweden recovered from both a nightmare start and two two-goal deficits. Yet, it ended in defeat after a thrilling overtime in the Four Nations opening match.

Swedish comeback not enough – loss in thriller

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"

List: The Biggest Profiles in the Four Nations

It's nine years since we saw all the biggest ones in the same national team tournament in ice hockey. Who are the biggest profiles in the first star tournament since 2016? Here is a selection.

List: The Biggest Profiles in the Four Nations

"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"

Do you remember Salming's tribute and Boork's odd move?

The incredible tribute to Börje Salming, Leif Boork's remarkable move and the scandal scheme that brought down Sweden. Ahead of Four Nations, we offer here some important events from previous tournaments with NHL national teams.

Do you remember Salming's tribute and Boork's odd move?

Sidney Crosby still injured ahead of Four Nations

Canada's team captain Sidney Crosby is still injured, with only days left until the premiere match against Tre Kronor in the Four Nations. The Pittsburgh star was absent in tonight's loss against Philadelphia.

Sidney Crosby still injured ahead of Four Nations

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