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Joel Eriksson Ek Scores Four in Triumphant Return for Minnesota Wild

Minnesota's Joel Eriksson Ek had not played a match since he suffered a lower body injury in February. It was not noticeable at all when the Swede made his comeback tonight – and delivered four hits in the 8–7 win over San Jose.

Joel Eriksson Ek Scores Four in Triumphant Return for Minnesota Wild

After the Success: Former U20 Captain Called Up

Heavily injury-hit NHL team Minnesota calls up Swedish player Liam Öhgren ahead of the end of the regular season and the battle for a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs. The former captain of the Junior Crowns started the season by scoring four points in 23 matches in the NHL but was then sent down to the farm team Iowa in the AHL.

After the Success: Former U20 Captain Called Up

Bratt throws a point party – Markström is praised

New Jersey's Swedish star forward Jesper Bratt scored a goal and three assists when New York Rangers were defeated 5–1 in NHL ice hockey. Teammate Jacob Markström was praised for decisive saves.

Bratt throws a point party – Markström is praised

Top goalkeeper nailed it again – Karlsson responds

Minnesota's goalkeeper Filip Gustavsson played a great game and kept a clean sheet in the 1-0 win against Buffalo. Above all, towards the end of the match, Filip made some really big saves, says coach John Hynes.

Top goalkeeper nailed it again – Karlsson responds

New points for NHL's hottest Swede

Jesper Bratt's fine start to the NHL season continues. The 26-year-old is the best among the league's Swedes after two new points in New Jersey's win over Edmonton, 3–0.

New points for NHL's hottest Swede

Minnesota's Swedes strong against Hedman's Tampa

Minnesota's Swedish center Joel Eriksson Ek equalized to 1–1 and then Tampa's dominance was over for the night in the NHL. Minnesota won in the end with 5–3 at home, partly thanks to Filip Gustavsson in goal saving 28 shots.

Minnesota's Swedes strong against Hedman's Tampa