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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

The back in fine company – one of four who have reached 600

A goal-scoring pass is just as valuable in the statistics as a goal. Veteran Victor Hedman wrote himself into the history books last night – he is now one of four Swedish defenders who have produced at least 600 assists in NHL hockey.

The back in fine company – one of four who have reached 600

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

Swedish point festival in Pittsburgh's win

Rickard Rakell scored the opening goal – and his countrymen contributed with three assists. It was a Swedish point festival when Pittsburgh won over Edmonton with 5–3.

Swedish point festival in Pittsburgh's win

Zibanejad's goal drought over – reaches milestone

After eight straight matches without a goal, Mika Zibanejad finally found the right one. The Swede broke the zero when New York Rangers took their first home win, 2–1 against Boston, since the beginning of December.

Zibanejad's goal drought over – reaches milestone

Swedish point festival when Pittsburgh won

Both Erik Karlsson and Rickard Rakell scored goals when Pittsburgh in the NHL beat Nashville away with 5–4 after overtime – a match that meant a total of six Swedish points. .

Swedish point festival when Pittsburgh won