Here is the heavy message for Tre Kronor: both star center Leo Carlsson and defenseman Jonas Brodin will apparently miss the Olympics in Milan-Cortina. That has basically been confirmed by national team captain Sam Hallam. "We do not see their start as likely," Hallam tells TT.
Ice hockeyLeo Carlsson's participation in the Olympics is hanging by a thread. NHL club Anaheim said the Swedish star center has undergone thigh surgery and could be out for up to five weeks.
Ice hockeyEight Swedish Olympic ice hockey players are currently injured. Tre Kronor's team doctor gives a reassuring message. They are taking the safe route rather than facing uncertain outcomes and are resting the players, Jonas Kalman tells Radiosporten.
Ice hockeyToronto's Swedish star forward William Nylander left last night's NHL game against Vegas with an injury. "We'll see how long it lasts," said coach Craig Berube.
Ice hockeyStar center Leo Carlsson was injured and missed tonight's NHL game against Dallas. According to the Anaheim club, the Olympic-qualified Swede has a lower-body injury.
Ice hockeyA worrying message for Tre Kronor: star defenseman Erik Karlsson is injured and will be out of action for at least two weeks, the Pittsburgh Penguins announced.
Ice hockeyA month ago, the NHL threatened to boycott the Olympics if the ice in the Milan arena was not up to standard. This weekend, the newly built arena was tested - and passed. There is no reason why the NHL would not want to come, says IIHF President Luc Tardif.
Ice hockeyThe capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers. "The form and performances have not been in line with what we require," SOK's Fredrik Joulamo says.
SportsNikolaj Majorov and Milla Ruud Reitan were waiting for an Olympic spot. Now it is clear that the ice-dance pair will compete in Italy in February. "Of course there was time pressure; the clock is ticking," says Majorov.
SportsThe Swedes excelled as Pittsburgh beat New Jersey 4-1 at home in last night's NHL game.
Ice hockeySweden's national team captain Sam Hallam has selected 25 players who will have the honor of representing Sweden in the Olympic hockey tournament in Milan and Cortina. Among them is Philip Broberg from St. Louis, perhaps a slightly unexpected pick. "He can compete with the best," Hallam says.
Ice hockeyErik Karlsson had two points in Pittsburgh's 4-3 victory over Detroit. The defenseman became the eighth Swede to reach 900 points in the NHL.
Ice hockeyFor the first time in 12 years, NHL players are back, making the men's Olympic hockey tournament a star-studded affair. Sweden's squad will be announced on Friday - here's what it could look like.
Ice hockeyOn Friday, national team captain Sam Hallam will announce the Swedish squad for the Olympics in Milan and Cortina. The Swedish NHL stars are working hard to secure spots. Here are the Swedish points from the night.
Ice hockeyErik Karlsson, Rickard Rakell and Filip Hållander may have new owners. The historic NHL club Pittsburgh Penguins is about to be sold, according to American media reports.
Ice hockeyFor the second game in a row, Pittsburgh lost a significant lead – this time despite two Swedish points. The match with Utah ended 4–5 after overtime.
SportsJohn Klingberg saved San Jose when he completed the team's turnaround from a four-goal deficit to a 6–5 victory over Pittsburgh in the NHL.
Ice hockeyPittsburgh was on course for a home win against Anaheim. But with 0.1 seconds left, Beckett Sennecke tied it 3-3 via Erik Karlsson's glove. Then another Carlsson decided it for Anaheim in the shootout.
SportsPittsburgh impressed in last night's NHL game against Philadelphia. After two assists from Swede Erik Karlsson, it was a 5-1 victory.
Ice hockeyA lost lead and loss in the first game in Stockholm. In the second, Pittsburgh showed a different game. Three goals in the first period laid the foundation for a 4–0 win against Nashville.
SportsThe NBA basketball league will establish itself in Europe – but the NHL claims that there are no such plans. Even though the NHL has just opened an office in Switzerland. Starting leagues or teams here is absolutely not something we are considering right now, says NHL boss Gary Bettman, who confirms that there could be World Cup matches in Sweden.
Ice hockeyHe arrived at the stadium in a magnificent national costume – then he was behind Nashville's spectacular turnaround. Filip Forsberg's beautiful backhand pass finally gave Pittsburgh a 2-1 victory after extra time. This day lived up to everything we expected and more, he says afterwards.
SportsHe was there the first time NHL hockey was played in Stockholm – 17 years later he is here again. Sidney Crosby, 37, is still a shining star – and pays tribute to teammate Erik Karlsson. It is incredibly fun to play with him, says Crosby.
Ice hockeyLeo Carlsson has made a splash in the NHL and the 20-year-old's success also raises hopes for the Olympics. His national team mates are impressed. It was really only a matter of time before the breakthrough would come, says Nashville star Filip Forsberg.
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