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Edmonton eliminated, Leo Carlsson hero for Anaheim
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Edmonton eliminated, Leo Carlsson hero for Anaheim

Edmonton did not live up to expectations this year either. The star-studded NHL team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs in the first round
Minnesota tightens grip on Dallas in Stanley Cup playoffs, one win from clinching series
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Minnesota tightens grip on Dallas in Stanley Cup playoffs, one win from clinching series

Minnesota is approaching the quarterfinals of the Stanley Cup playoffs. After a 4-2 win over Dallas, the team is now just one win away from clinching the series
The Swedes shined for Minnesota in 6-1 playoff rout of Dallas
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The Swedes shined for Minnesota in 6-1 playoff rout of Dallas

The Swedes in Minnesota were heavily involved in the team's 6–1 rout of Dallas in their first playoff game. Joel Eriksson Ek and Jesper Wallstedt combined for two goals and 27 saves
These teams will meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
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These teams will meet in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs

It is now clear which teams will face each other in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Jesper Wallstedt jersey name changed to Wallstead in late April Fool's joke
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Jesper Wallstedt jersey name changed to Wallstead in late April Fool's joke

Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstedt was the victim of a belated April Fool's joke. The name on his jersey was changed to "Wallstead
Milestone for the Swede Marcus Johansson: 200 is still quite a lot
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Milestone for the Swede Marcus Johansson: 200 is still quite a lot

Minnesota forward Marcus Johansson scored the crucial goal to make it 4-2 against Seattle. It was his 15th goal of the season - and the 200th of his NHL career
Nightmare streak broken - Buffalo in the playoffs for first time in 15 years
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Nightmare streak broken - Buffalo in the playoffs for first time in 15 years

A historically long NHL streak has been broken. Rasmus Dahlin's Buffalo is playoff-ready - for the first time in 15 years
Tre Kronor's withdrawal - that's why it ended
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Tre Kronor's withdrawal - that's why it ended

Tre Kronor had their sights on gold as NHL stars returned to the Olympics after a 12-year absence. But their run ended in the quarterfinals against the USA in an overtime thriller
Goal king Filip Forsberg played 67 seconds on the ice in the Olympic opener
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Goal king Filip Forsberg played 67 seconds on the ice in the Olympic opener

Nashville forward Filip Forsberg leads Swedish goal scorers in the NHL. He got to play for just 67 seconds in the Olympic opener against Italy - the competition in a star-studded Tre Kronor is tough
Quick turnaround - this is how Tre Kronor prepares
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Quick turnaround - this is how Tre Kronor prepares

On Sunday, Tre Kronor's NHL stars will land in Milan - three days later, the first game will be played against Italy. During that time, the players will have to deal with the time change, settle into the Olympic Village, get together and practice a couple of times
The woman behind the Tre Kronor duo: It feels super fun
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The woman behind the Tre Kronor duo: It feels super fun

She helped shape two of Tre Kronor's Olympic goaltenders into NHL stars. Goaltending coach Linda Blomquist is proud of the Olympic spots earned by Minnesota's successful duo, Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt
Double points for Filip Forsberg before the Olympic break
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Double points for Filip Forsberg before the Olympic break

Filip Forsberg is hot heading into the Olympics. Last night he trailed by two points - for the third game in a row
Swedish Olympic goalkeeper replaced after conceding six goals
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Swedish Olympic goalkeeper replaced after conceding six goals

Olympic-qualified goaltender Jesper Wallstedt had a tough night at home against Winnipeg. After conceding the sixth goal, he was replaced by fellow Tre Kronor goaltender Filip Gustavsson
Markström wins the Swedish goalkeeping duel as New Jersey defeats Minnesota 5-2
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Markström wins the Swedish goalkeeping duel as New Jersey defeats Minnesota 5-2

Jacob Markström won the goaltending duel against Jesper Wallstedt as New Jersey defeated Minnesota 5–2 in last night's NHL game. Jesper Bratt also scored two goals
Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand
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Swedish duo risks missing the Olympics - not in line with what we demand

The capacity is said to exist, but the results show otherwise. Sweden's Olympic squad may be without men's alpine skiers
Wallstedt second, could receive the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year
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Wallstedt second, could receive the Calder Trophy for Rookie of the Year

Minnesota's Jesper Wallstedt is being touted as a possible candidate for the NHL Rookie of the Year award. According to a survey, the Swede ranks second on the list
Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected
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Ice dancing couple allowed to go to the Olympics, not affected

Nikolaj 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
Surprise in the Olympic squad, maybe a little unexpected
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Surprise in the Olympic squad, maybe a little unexpected

Sweden'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
Sweden's star team for the Olympics is presented - this is what it could look like
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Sweden's star team for the Olympics is presented - this is what it could look like

For 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
The Olympic statement regarding Ullmark: Keeping it internal
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The Olympic statement regarding Ullmark: Keeping it internal

On Sunday, it was announced that NHL star Linus Ullmark is taking an indefinite break from hockey. Tre Kronor captain Sam Hallam declined to say what this means for the Olympics
Swedish goalie Jesper Wallstedt struggled as Colorado broke Minnesota's streak
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Swedish goalie Jesper Wallstedt struggled as Colorado broke Minnesota's streak

Gabriel Landeskog had two assists as Colorado further consolidated its grip on the NHL's Western Conference with a 5-1 win over Minnesota.
The Swede's miss – gave away a goal against Vancouver
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The Swede's miss – gave away a goal against Vancouver

Minnesota's Jesper Wallstedt, 23, has been described as the NHL's hottest ice hockey goalie with several clean sheets. But away against Vancouver, the streak was broken after a miss behind his own goal, writes SVT Sport
Wallstedt named rookie of the month
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Wallstedt named rookie of the month

Jesper Wallstedt's successful season continues. The 23-year-old has been named NHL Rookie of the Month
The Swede is praised after the third zero: "A wall"
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The Swede is praised after the third zero: "A wall"

Jesper Wallstedt, 23, is the NHL's hottest ice hockey goalie right now. Away against Winnipeg, he kept a clean sheet for the third time in his last four games
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