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Ovechkin’s final home opener ends8 Oct

Ovechkin’s final home opener ends in a 5-3 Capitals win over Penguins

Alexander Ovechkin has taken to the NHL ice more than 1,500 times. But Thursday night, Swedish time, was no ordinary game. The team captain, number eight, was introduced by his sons, Sergey and Ilya.

Ice hockey
Heated Rivalry Season 2 to26 Feb

Heated Rivalry Season 2 to Premiere in April 2027, Filming Begins in August

Those waiting for the next season of the hockey-and-romance drama "Heated Rivalry" will have to wait a while longer. Season two is expected to premiere in April 2027.

Entertainment
Featured series: Fear of Female30 Jan

Featured series: Fear of Female Desire

Heated Rivalry is the world's most talked-about series right now - perhaps because it depicts sex that is rarely seen on television. "I think there is a fear of queer sexuality and female desire," says series creator Jacob Tierney.

TV & film
Gay passion in the NHL23 Jan

Gay passion in the NHL - a happy bubble bath

The much-talked-about "Heated Rivalry," about the secret passion of two NHL stars, receives a three-star rating from Swedish media.

Entertainment
This week's movies and series21 Jan

This week's movies and series - hyped hockey drama Heated Rivalry

The acclaimed hockey drama "Heated Rivalry" is coming to Sweden. In theaters, Rebecca Ferguson plays an AI-generated referee in "Mercy". Here are this week's movies and series.

TV & film

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