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Nine Hockey Stars to Watch at the World Championship

Two of the top scorers and goal-scorers in NHL are included in the World Championship. Here are the stars to keep an eye on.

Nine Hockey Stars to Watch at the World Championship

Jacob Markström Aims for World Championship Gold on Home Soil

He missed the Four Nations due to injury – now star goalkeeper Jacob Markström is tagged for the World Championship on home soil. It's always fun to put on the Three Crowns jersey, especially on home soil.

Jacob Markström Aims for World Championship Gold on Home Soil

Florida and Toronto Gain Edge in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Florida rolled over Tampa Bay and extended their lead in the "Battle for the Sunshine State" – where the two rivals meet in the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup. An even better position has Toronto in the settlement against Ottawa.

Florida and Toronto Gain Edge in Stanley Cup Playoffs

Fleury Praises Gustavsson's Cool Composure as Minnesota's Top Goalie

The spotlight has been on goalkeeping legend Marc-André Fleury's impending retirement. It has suited teammate Filip Gustavsson perfectly – the Swede has shouldered the role as Minnesota's first-choice goalkeeper this season.

Fleury Praises Gustavsson's Cool Composure as Minnesota's Top Goalie

Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Time was running out. Then Joel Eriksson Ek scored the 2-2 goal against Anaheim and secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs for his Minnesota.

Joel Eriksson Ek's Late Goal Sends Minnesota to Stanley Cup Playoffs

Vancouver's Playoff Hopes Dim After 5-0 Loss to Seattle

The Swedish team Vancouver is not mathematically eliminated from reaching the playoffs, but did not directly strengthen its assets at home against Seattle. Both André Burakovsky and Adam Larsson scored when the away team won with a whole 5–0.

Vancouver's Playoff Hopes Dim After 5-0 Loss to Seattle

Gustavsson's Stunning Save Can't Prevent Minnesota's Second Loss to New Jersey

Filip Gustavsson and his Minnesota are leaving New Jersey with two straight losses. For the second match in a row, the 26-year-old lost the blue-yellow goalkeeper duel in NHL ice hockey against approximately eight years older Jacob Markström.

Gustavsson's Stunning Save Can't Prevent Minnesota's Second Loss to New Jersey

Filip Gustavsson Shines with Fifth Shutout as Minnesota Dominates Seattle

Minnesota's goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson kept a clean sheet when Seattle was crushed 4–0. The 26-year-old stood in the way of all 34 shots.

Filip Gustavsson Shines with Fifth Shutout as Minnesota Dominates Seattle

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

"Ullmark: We Have an Opportunity"

Thrown in right in the middle of the match against Finland. Now Tre Kronor's goalie Linus Ullmark hopes to play from the start in the last chance.

"Ullmark: We Have an Opportunity"

Illness behind Tre Kronor's goalkeeper substitution

Filip Gustavsson let in two goals on four shots and was substituted. Afterwards, the explanation came: illness.

Illness behind Tre Kronor's goalkeeper substitution

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

Gustavsson continues – Finland changes goalkeeper

Finland changes goalkeeper after 1-6 defeat against USA in Four Nations. Three Crowns continue with Filip Gustavsson in the Finland match on Saturday.

Gustavsson continues – Finland changes goalkeeper

Mika Zibanejad: "A shame it doesn't go in"

He could have been the great Swedish hero. But Mika Zibanejad gambled on a cannon shot in the overtime loss to Canada, 3–4.

Mika Zibanejad: "A shame it doesn't go in"

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

He becomes Tre Kronor's choice: "Incredibly cool"

Filip Gustavsson will be Tre Kronor's goalkeeper choice against Canada in the Four Nations tonight. "Unbelievably cool, it's something you've kind of dreamed about," says the 26-year-old Minnesota goalkeeper.

He becomes Tre Kronor's choice: "Incredibly cool"

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"

Filip Forsberg in top form ahead of the Four Nations

Filip Forsberg has found his form just in time for the Four Nations. The forward scored two goals in Nashville's 6–4 win over Buffalo.

Filip Forsberg in top form ahead of the Four Nations

Tre Kronor Goalkeeper's Stellar Performance Ahead of the European Championship

Minnesota's and Tre Kronor's goalie Filip Gustavsson took revenge on himself. He stopped most of it when the home team won against Carolina with 2–1.

Tre Kronor Goalkeeper's Stellar Performance Ahead of the European Championship

Three Crowns' joyful message: Ullmark back

Three Crowns have received good news ahead of the Four Nations tournament. Goalkeeper Linus Ullmark was back between the posts after an injury when his Ottawa lost 3–4 away to Tampa Bay in NHL hockey.

Three Crowns' joyful message: Ullmark back

Liam Öhgren broke the goal drought in Minnesota

One of the lesser-known Minnesota Swedes showed a bit of what he can do in tonight's win against Montreal away. Liam Öhgren broke both his zero for goals during the season and Minnesota's zero in the goal protocol by making it 1–0 in the second period.

Liam Öhgren broke the goal drought in Minnesota